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AE52 OPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 112,682 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,580 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,580 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and rear silencers (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,991 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread.offside front tyre getting low on tread.rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,201 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 OPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

AE52 OPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AE52 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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