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AY02 XPG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,337 mi
Last recorded184,337 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 184,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock starting too corrode.

Offside Rear Shock starting too corrode.

Fail 27 May 2016 184,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock starting too corrode.

Offside Rear Shock starting too corrode.

Pass 6 May 2015 181,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 181,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 178,136 miles

Rear exhaust mounting loose

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 175,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 175,160 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 171,132 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 166,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 146,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 129,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 108,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 88,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,113 miles

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

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

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

both front pads getting low †shields fitted under vehcle

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

Fail 22 May 2006 71,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front pads getting low †shields fitted under vehcle

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

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 XPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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