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AY51 OFC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,480 mi
Last recorded165,480 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,480 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

offside front suspension top mount noisy

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 23 Sep 2020 165,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

offside front suspension top mount noisy

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,084 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 157,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,980 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 140,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,478 miles

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

exhaust system thin/corroded

wipers dont park automatically

Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,227 miles

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

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

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

front cross member/o/s chassis damaged but not reducing strength of the vehicle

interior mirror insecure

n/s/f bumber loose

wipers dont park automatically

Fail 10 Jul 2013 128,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front cross member/o/s chassis damaged but not reducing strength of the vehicle

interior mirror insecure

n/s/f bumber loose

wipers dont park automatically

Fail 18 Jul 2012 123,101 miles

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

water in o/s headlight

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,101 miles

water in o/s headlight

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,226 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 119,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 92,738 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 20 Jul 2007 89,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,551 miles

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

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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AY51 OFC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY51 OFC, 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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AY51 OFC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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