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AY02 OWH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 OWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 82,068 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 78,801 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box rubber missing

Pass 1 May 2014 74,955 miles

centre to rear exhaust rusting

passangers side front tyre close to limits

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre to rear exhaust rusting

passangers side front tyre close to limits

rear metal brake pipes starting rust

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers side front tyre close to limits

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

screw in passangers side rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,443 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,732 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,707 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,329 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,329 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 51,229 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perrished

Fail 30 May 2008 51,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perrished

oil level very low

Fail 7 Jun 2007 41,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s rear tyre side wall perrished

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,999 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s rear tyre side wall perrished

Fail 31 May 2006 32,935 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 32,935 miles

Offside Front 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 OWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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