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AY02 XXL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,148 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,148 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2019 86,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 86,613 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 80,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres, outer sidewalls cracking & crazed

Fail 3 May 2018 80,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres, outer sidewalls cracking & crazed

Pass 8 May 2017 74,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,054 miles

both front discs, inner faces deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2013 45,836 miles

rear silencer weak.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,530 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,979 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,320 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 XXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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