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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SH02THU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 14 Feb 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,817 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Boot only opens from inside
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Mirror taped up
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Hand brake high
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
15 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,460 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside mirror tapped up
- Offside Rear shock corroded
- Offside Front brake disc gotten hot
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside mirror tapped up
- Offside Rear shock corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front brake disc gotten hot
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,651 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- boot lid only opens from inside
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,883 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front head lamp full of condensation
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,083 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022 11 Jun 202626 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,627 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Top mounts have slight play
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
26 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Top mounts have slight play
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer sill has a cover fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Outer sill has a cover fitted
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,038 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,038 MI
11 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,771 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,376 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,822 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,863 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,630 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,658 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,539 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,714 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,321 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,321 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,418 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,914 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SH02THU was registered on 2002-08-05
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