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AY02 XWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,052 mi
Last recorded128,052 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 128,052 miles

both front tyres cracking badly

slight play in osf top strut mount

Fail 18 Oct 2014 76,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking badly

slight play in osf top strut mount

Pass 19 Oct 2013 115,624 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Exhaust system corroded. Front flexi excessively corroded and seperated

Front and rear reg plate delaminating

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriating and aim poor

Passenger wiper blade seperating

Rear tyres going bold on inside edges

Slight movement in Offside front strut top

Various damage to wheels and body

Fail 19 Oct 2013 115,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres bold on inside edges

Coolant level below minimum/empty

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Exhaust system corroded. Front flexi excessively corroded and seperated

Front and rear reg plate delaminating

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriating and aim poor

Oil level on minimum

Passenger wiper blade seperating

Rear discs heavily corroded and offside rear pads 2mm of material remaining

Slight movement in Offside front strut top

Various damage to wheels and body

Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,345 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,164 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 100,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread cracked[not to ply]

rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inside edges

Fail 5 Feb 2011 82,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread cracked[not to ply]

rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inside edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,561 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 25,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,785 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 XWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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