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AY02 XVJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,453 mi
Last recorded90,453 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,453 miles

Advise healight aim/image.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 90,453 miles

Advise healight aim/image.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,232 miles

front screen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 102,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,182 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 74,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

poor pattern boyh head lights

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2006 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AY02 XVJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

Is AY02 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 XVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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