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AY02 XXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,813 mi
Last recorded106,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 106,813 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,813 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,191 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,386 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,308 miles

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,308 miles

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

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

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,635 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,097 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 XXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

AY02 XXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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