CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY02 LJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

140,717 mi
Last recorded140,717 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 140,717 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2021 139,400 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 139,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,818 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly oval

Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded not considered excessive

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting area small hole due to corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,005 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2017 124,796 miles

All tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Rear large main axle bushes slight unbonding

Rear outer sills minor corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 118,840 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limits

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2016 118,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Front brake discs inner faces rough (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs inner faces rough

Front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limits

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2015 110,445 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine and gearbox area

Fail 23 May 2015 110,445 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine and gearbox area

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 105,186 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slightly corroded

Front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Nearside front anti-roll bar mounting has slight wear in bush

Nearside front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit 1.6mm

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak stains under engine area

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2013 98,634 miles

Both rear roadwheels slightly distorted

Minor oil leak from front of engine around alternator

Minor oil leak from nearside front diff seal

Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Nearside inner rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 5 May 2012 93,972 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner rear brake pad wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2011 87,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 86,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2010 78,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes to and from nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion

Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Nearside inner front brake pad wearing thin

Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,991 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,922 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has a nail in its tread.....offside front spring is different to nearside,, it has six coils whilst n earside has four

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,529 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2006 35,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 35,428 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY02 LJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY02 LJX?

You can check the full history of AY02 LJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY02 LJX registered?

AY02 LJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is AY02 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 LJX shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY02 LJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY02 LJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.