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AY02 LRU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,358 miles

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

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 149,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,418 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 140,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 125,642 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front screen stonechipped

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 122,278 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front screen stonechipped

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2009 115,630 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2009 115,630 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 105,173 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

minor cut in near side front outer tyre wall

near side rear shock damp

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2008 105,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

minor cut in near side front outer tyre wall

near side rear shock damp

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2006 95,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,071 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 LRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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