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AY02 XXM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs worn/scored/pitted

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 107,006 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear back box shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs worn/scored/pitted

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,029 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn/scored/pitted

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,029 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn/scored/pitted

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,538 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox bottom (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,192 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,087 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,468 miles

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,592 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,524 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 XXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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