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AE52 NPD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,140 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,489 miles

headlights / sill covers fitted / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear coil springs / n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f top mount / rear brake pipes been greased up at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,254 miles

headlights / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs / slight play in o/s/f top mount / sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm / n/s/f tyre 2.2mm / brake pipes all been greased up /

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,827 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2,8MM / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SPRINGS / NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES / SILL COVERS

Fail 11 Sep 2015 59,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S/F TYRE 2,8MM / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SPRINGS / NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES / SILL COVERS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,929 miles

SILL X WHEEL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON O/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES / O/S/F FLEXI FERRUL CORRODING / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,914 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED / O/S/F FLEXI HOSE FERRULE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI PIPES

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,372 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,372 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,140 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,140 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,831 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,080 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,623 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,388 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 NPD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

AE52 NPD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is AE52 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NPD shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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