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AY02 XXH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,078 mi
Last recorded153,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 153,078 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded at front and at back

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

Misting of oil around engine

N/S/R + O/S/R wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Small age crack's in N/S/F Tyre + O/S/R

Fail 7 Jul 2017 153,078 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded at front and at back

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

Misting of oil around engine

N/S/R + O/S/R wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Small age crack's in N/S/F Tyre + O/S/R

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 130,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,771 miles

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

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 Mar 2011 83,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,323 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,119 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,119 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,486 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,242 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 XXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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