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AE52 NKH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,973 mi
Last recorded153,973 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2015 148,056 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,056 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 3 Mar 2014 144,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 142,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 142,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 139,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front gearbox mount deteriorated.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 139,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 135,831 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 132,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 132,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 129,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 123,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 118,252 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating

Fail 31 Oct 2006 118,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AE52 NKH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AE52 NKH, 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 AE52 NKH registered?

AE52 NKH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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