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AY02 XWW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2017 103,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose coated in copperslip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 205-50-16 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front joiner to rear flexi hose along length of pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear joiner across rear to offside flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose coated in copperslip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 205-50-16 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,664 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 89,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,541 miles

N/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge & o/s front slightly worn.

Rear brake pipe above fuel filler pipe slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box outer cover in poor condition.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,541 miles

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

N/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge & o/s front slightly worn.

Rear brake pipe above fuel filler pipe slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box outer cover in poor condition.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,501 miles

offside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing on sidewalls

oil leak

rack damp

Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing on sidewalls

oil leak

rack damp

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,466 miles

Rear box in very poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,466 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear box in very poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,226 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 XWW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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