MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front and n/s rear tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front and n/s rear tyres worn close to limit
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 VEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY51 VEP, 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 AY51 VEP registered?
AY51 VEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is AY51 VEP safe to buy?
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