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AY02 SXL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,861 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,854 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,155 miles

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,206 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,206 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,598 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,173 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 May 2009 41,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,551 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,551 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,658 miles

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

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 11 May 2006 22,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 14,095 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 SXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

AY02 SXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is AY02 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 SXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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