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AY02 RFX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,040 mi
Last recorded146,040 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 146,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,829 miles

E M L light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from the engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel HAND BREAK JUST PASS 16% (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 127,961 miles

E.M.L light is on

both headlight plastic lenses are slightly opaic

n/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded

n/s/f c.v. boot is deteriorating

o/s/r lens has a small crack

parking brake efficiency is low it may require repair or adjustment

Fail 16 Jun 2016 127,961 miles

E.M.L light is on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight plastic lenses are slightly opaic

n/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded

n/s/f c.v. boot is deteriorating

o/s/r lens has a small crack

parking brake efficiency is low it may require repair or adjustment

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,814 miles

o/s/r lens has a slight crack

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres have perishing cracks, n/s/r is nearing 2 mm of tread

o/s/r lens has a slight crack

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres have pershing cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have pershing cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Jun 2013 103,705 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have pershing cracks

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,705 miles

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

both rear tyres have pershing cracks

Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,726 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,726 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,333 miles

CORROSION ON INNER FACE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 10 Mar 2007 56,909 miles

slight corrosion inner face both front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2006 49,319 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION INSIDE FACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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 RFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

AY02 RFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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