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AY51 OFX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,054 mi
Last recorded188,054 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 188,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing flexy hose clamp (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center to rear exhaust join corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust box corroded & blowing

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 177,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 177,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 164,093 miles

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 164,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT WITH NAIL IN.

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 149,513 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap of a different type doesnt effect seal

rear part exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2014 149,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap of a different type doesnt effect seal

rear part exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2013 135,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap of a different type doesnt effect seal

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap of a different type doesnt effect seal

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 121,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,541 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 105,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,255 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 94,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,580 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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AY51 OFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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