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AY02 XWB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

58,733 mi
Last recorded58,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 58,733 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT head lamp lens hazed

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no water in exspansion bottle [over heating]

rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,424 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2021 58,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,151 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2021 58,151 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,853 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished and cracked and tread cracked

Offside Front door mirror damaged temp repair

Offside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished and tread cracked

Rear exhaust coupling in poor condition

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,853 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in inner wing going to front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in inner wing going to front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH front head lamp lens hazed

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished and cracked and tread cracked

Offside Front beam image weak

Offside Front door mirror damaged temp repair

Offside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished and tread cracked

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front headlamp slightly hazed

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear tyre cracking around tread area

Perishing to all tyres

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary repair to offside door mirror casing

Fail 7 Nov 2018 57,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside front headlamp slightly hazed

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear tyre cracking around tread area

Perishing to all tyres

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary repair to offside door mirror casing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,952 miles

BOTH front and rear no plates deteriorated

BOTH front head lamp beam images weak

BOTH front seat belts slow to return

BOTH n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front door mirror temp repair

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer side walls perished

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 56,952 miles

BOTH front and rear no plates deteriorated

BOTH front head lamp beam images weak

BOTH front seat belts slow to return

BOTH n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front door mirror temp repair

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer side walls perished

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,288 miles

Centre exhaust box clamp insecure

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,288 miles

Centre exhaust box clamp insecure

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition (excessively corroded and likely to break)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,060 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,710 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven/distorted tread surface

Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,710 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven/distorted tread surface

Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 15,264 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
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AY02 XWB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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