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AE52 UNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,077 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,690 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,651 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 UNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

AE52 UNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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