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AY02 UXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,876 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coolant level below minimum marker

rear lights and rear bumper have tape on them at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coolant level below minimum marker

rear lights and rear bumper have tape on them at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,002 miles

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

off side rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

off side rear light lens damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,835 miles

both front metal brake pipes,nearside rear metal brake pipe & brake pipe from nearside rear flexi to limiter valve corroding

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2011 72,835 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pipes,nearside rear metal brake pipe & brake pipe from nearside rear flexi to limiter valve corroding

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,043 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs becoming worn/ slightly pitted

nearside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,018 miles

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

front brake pads look over half worn & front discs starting to corrode

side skirts preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,018 miles

front brake pads look over half worn & front discs starting to corrode

side skirts preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,500 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,500 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,078 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 UXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

AY02 UXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 2002.

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