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AY02 NVM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 153,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and out sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 153,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and out sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 150,968 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 150,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded steel to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,344 miles

all brake pipes corroded

fuel tank damp

sill covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 Mar 2015 146,342 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

fuel tank damp

sill covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2014 139,307 miles

fuel tank damp

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear brake pipes and fronts corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 129,962 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,825 miles

front brake pipes corroded

headlights dull

o/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,458 miles

ADVISE - FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS

ADVISE - FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 16 Mar 2010 103,365 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre very perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,376 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 94,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 87,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,098 miles

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

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 NVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NVM, 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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What year was AY02 NVM registered?

AY02 NVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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