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AY02 XTX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play dangerous (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet lever broken

both front shocks misting

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,694 miles

engine light is on

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2017 114,612 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine light is on

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,266 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,264 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,483 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,038 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,087 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,307 miles

screw in near side front tyre 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2011 69,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

screw in near side front tyre 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre has cracking starting in treads

oil leak at sump

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,728 miles

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

nsr tyre has cracking starting in treads

oil leak at sump

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,010 miles

both rear tyres tread low

Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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