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AE52 NRL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,774 mi
Last recorded205,774 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 205,774 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 205,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 192,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 192,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 168,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 144,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 143,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 116,543 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 NRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 NRL?

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What year was AE52 NRL registered?

AE52 NRL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NRL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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