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AE52 NKM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 107,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off/side/front wing has body damage

Pass 2 May 2017 106,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 103,826 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Fail 3 May 2016 103,826 miles

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

Engine management light on

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,137 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,204 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,246 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 69,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,012 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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AE52 NKM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

AE52 NKM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NKM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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