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AY02 NXS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,992 mi
Last recorded142,992 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 142,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUN EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP M OUNT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE MOUNT (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH BLUE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 134,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on?

Fail 3 Nov 2016 125,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on?

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,102 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,353 miles

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

both front side lights have a blue tinge.

engine management light is on?

nearside handbrake effort is slightly low.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,308 miles

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

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

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

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

both front side lights have a blue tinge.

engine management light is on?

Pass 2 May 2012 85,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2012 85,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

washers are weak

wipers are starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak

washers are weak

wipers are starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,313 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,086 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 NXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

AY02 NXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is AY02 NXS safe to buy?

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