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2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW02GKG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- some wear to offside rear tyre
- some wear to front brake discs and pads
- corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
- corrosion to rear wheel arches
- brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to limit ()
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,010 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to chassis rails
- some corrosion to exhaust system
- deterioration to headlamp lenses
- corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
- brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,425 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- some wear and deterioration to nearside rear tyre
- some deterioration to nearside and offside headlamp lenses
- corrosion to underside of vehicle/suspension components/rear wheel arches
- corrosion to offside chassis rail
- brake pipes greased restricting inspection
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,099 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to rear wheel arches
- some wear and deterioration to nearside rear tyre
- some deterioration to nearside and offside headlamps
- some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components consistent with age
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,459 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components and rear wheel arches
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,234 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil level low
- Front brakes have some wear
- some corrosion to exhaust system
23 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
- Rear coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- some corrosion to exhaust system
- Front brakes have some wear
- engine oil level low
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,557 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 10 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,557 MI
10 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,105 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,860 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202627 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,207 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,181 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
27 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,703 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
10 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,120 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
8 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,711 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,794 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2009 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
2 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,080 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2008 10 Jun 202610 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,619 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SW02GKG was registered on 2002-07-06
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