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AY02 OXS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,729 mi
Last recorded102,729 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front slight binding brake

oil leak

slight exhaust blow downpipe flexible section

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,690 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,227 miles

HEADLAMPS GETTING DISSCOLOURED

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,226 miles

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

HEADLAMPS GETTING DISSCOLOURED

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,845 miles

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

front brake discs worn and on limit

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated

o/s headlamp beam pattern deteriating

o/s mirror glass loose

oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,845 miles

front brake discs worn and on limit

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated

o/s headlamp beam pattern deteriating

o/s mirror glass loose

oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,532 miles

front brake discs worn and very near limit

n/s front tyre wearing on outter edge and starting to go bald

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,179 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,476 miles

front brake pads low & brake fluid low

Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,802 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,230 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 OXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

AY02 OXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 OXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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