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AY02 LJZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,663 mi
Last recorded185,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 185,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2015 162,223 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs

Fail 20 Jun 2015 161,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs

Pass 27 Jun 2014 135,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,300 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box and flange deteriorated.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,769 miles

1)rear wiper split †2)rear tyres edges worn †3)rear axle mount bushes cracking †4)exhaust poor in places †5)number plates de-laminating

Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1) rear wiper split †2)rear tyres edges worn †3) rear axle mount bushes cracking †4)discs heavily worn

5)number plates de laminating †6)exhaust poor in places

Pass 23 May 2006 54,245 miles

front No plate starting to discolour and may be illegal soon

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
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AY02 LJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJZ, 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.

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AY02 LJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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