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AY02 UKB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,030 miles

both front subframe centre mounts corroded

both rear axle mount brackets corroded

both rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load valve pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

both front subframe centre mounts corroded

both rear axle mount brackets corroded

both rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 114,347 miles

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

both rear axle mount brackets heavily corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at rear

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,347 miles

both rear axle mount brackets heavily corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at rear

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,538 miles

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,462 miles

both front brake discs worn thin and heavily pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2013 110,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn thin and heavily pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 108,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2012 108,033 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes corroded/waxoyled

Fail 5 Feb 2011 94,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes corroded/waxoyled

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 79,954 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,384 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 61,378 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded.

rear seat belts not tested due to fitment of child seats.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,808 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 UKB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

AY02 UKB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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