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AY02 LTZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

240,885 mi
Last recorded240,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 240,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 238,195 miles

Suspension coil springs corroded

Both front tyres wearing on edges, nearside front close to limit

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipes corroded

Damage to offside rear light lens

Engine oil leak from pump on alternator

Front brake discs poor, pads very thin

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in offside front strut top

Rear exhaust pipe joint corroded and in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorbers weak

Various minor chips in windscreen and light scratches on offside

Windscreen wipers intermittently do not park

Fail 16 Sep 2015 238,193 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges, nearside front close to limit

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipes corroded

Damage to offside rear light lens

Engine oil leak from pump on alternator

Front brake discs poor, pads very thin

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in offside front strut top

Rear exhaust pipe joint corroded and in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension coil springs corroded

Various minor chips in windscreen and light scratches on offside

Windscreen wipers intermittently do not park

Pass 24 Sep 2014 230,564 miles

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

nearside front cv boot perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and small cuts in tread

rear exhaust joint rusty and weak

slight movement in offside rear shock absorber top bush

Fail 20 Sep 2014 230,554 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside front cv boot perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and small cuts in tread

rear exhaust joint rusty and weak

slight movement in offside rear shock absorber top bush

Pass 2 Oct 2013 212,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wipers self park faulty

Fail 25 Sep 2013 212,499 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wipers self park faulty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 196,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - close to legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2012 196,325 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - close to legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2011 178,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 178,677 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 164,881 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 164,881 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 156,766 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2008 145,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear trye right on legal limit

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked

Offside rear tyre perrished and worn on inside

Fail 17 Sep 2008 145,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear trye right on legal limit

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked

Offside rear tyre perrished and worn on inside

Pass 25 Sep 2007 118,459 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriated

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2005 54,646 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 LTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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