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AY02 ZZU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,480 mi
Last recorded135,480 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 131,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,083 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 102,083 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,647 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,647 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,056 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,278 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 66,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,938 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 48,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,284 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 ZZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

AY02 ZZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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