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AY02 NVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,068 mi
Last recorded152,068 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 152,068 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 147,464 miles

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

rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2016 147,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 143,564 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 143,562 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

NSF Tyre has a cut

NSR Tyre has a cut

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 141,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 138,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear bumper damage

Fail 12 Mar 2013 138,969 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

o/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 132,497 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 132,497 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 125,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 125,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 116,014 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,665 miles

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 78,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,208 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 NVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

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

Is AY02 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 NVU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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