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AY02 LKF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,788 mi
Last recorded187,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 187,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 182,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 182,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 176,928 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 176,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 163,775 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front disc slightly fluctuate

Offside Front wing mirror lose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid discolored

Fail 12 Jun 2020 163,540 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front disc slightly fluctuate

Offside Front wing mirror lose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid discolored

Pass 26 Jun 2019 154,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 154,597 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 154,104 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 141,578 miles

both centre front sub frame mounts corroded

front and rear tyres perished

nearside rear axel bush deteriorating

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 20 Jun 2018 141,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both centre front sub frame mounts corroded

front and rear tyres perished

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,645 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre 15 years old

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,507 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 13 Jun 2013 94,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 81,705 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,455 miles

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 LKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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