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C18 KTM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 KTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

suspect alternator bearing noisy.

Fail 11 Jul 2015

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

suspect alternator bearing noisy.

Pass 25 Feb 2013
Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,396 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 96,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Feb 2010 94,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,403 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,627 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 5 Feb 2007 81,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 75,148 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 75,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 47,340 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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C18 KTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C18 KTM, 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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C18 KTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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