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AY02 PJX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,635 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,175 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,196 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel trims and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2014 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Wheel trims and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2013 57,212 miles

All tyres perishing

Wheel trims and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2013 57,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

All tyres perishing

Wheel trims and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,444 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,988 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,792 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 36,645 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 PJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

AY02 PJX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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