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2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,702 mi
Last recorded117,702 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 117,694 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 110,070 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,680 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes,at nearside rear are slightly corroded.

offside rear brake pipe to brake drum is slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes,at nearside rear are slightly corroded.

offside rear brake pipe to brake drum is slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,260 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer section is corroding.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 95,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,904 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,831 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc has run-out

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 76,807 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,539 miles

Both rear tyres edges worn low & walls deteriorating.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,533 miles

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

Both rear tyres edges worn low & walls deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,921 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 58,912 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,477 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AY02 XML is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XML, 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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AY02 XML is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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