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AY02 XUS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,106 mi
Last recorded67,106 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 67,106 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

offside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded(offside front quite badly)

Pass 12 May 2016 65,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 63,841 miles

engine management light on

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 62,138 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2013 61,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,441 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 54,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front windscreen scratched

Pass 12 May 2009 51,623 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted inside face and only just met the requirement

nearside front tyre low tread on edge of tyre and has a nail

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen has a scratch in zone a

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,147 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 43,147 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,466 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 35,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 XUS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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