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FM02 APU

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,668 mi
Last recorded148,668 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 148,668 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 147,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 147,612 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2015 142,083 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 16 Jul 2014 133,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 125,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,414 miles

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT (195/60/15)

REAR EXHASUT SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,237 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (195/60/15)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORROADED

Pass 6 Jul 2009 100,331 miles

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORROADED

OSR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE(195/60/15)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,450 miles

OSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,882 miles

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Fail 20 Jul 2006 80,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror casing cracked

offside rear tyre "stepping" in tread inner edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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FM02 APU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM02 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM02 APU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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