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AY02 NVW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,525 mi
Last recorded159,525 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 159,525 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

earth strap broken to front of engine

oil residue on sump

rear exhaust box catching spare wheel well

rear wiper smearing screen

Fail 21 Oct 2015 159,525 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

earth strap broken to front of engine

oil residue on sump

rear exhaust box catching spare wheel well

rear wiper smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2014 154,985 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and screw punctured tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f wheel inner rim slight buckle

stone chip in zone 'a' of windscreen no bigger than 10mm

wipers parking high

Fail 6 Oct 2014 154,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f wheel inner rim slight buckle

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and screw punctured tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

stone chip in zone 'a' of windscreen no bigger than 10mm

wipers parking high

Pass 16 Oct 2013 151,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 16 Oct 2013 151,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres under inflated

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

no oil on dip stick

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Oct 2012 148,419 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 148,363 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 140,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 134,037 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge.

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2010 134,037 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge.

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 128,344 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre has edge wear.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 122,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 108,789 miles

wipers do not always stop in park position suspect switch

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,855 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 NVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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