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AE52 VOJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF/NSF Top shocker mounts have slight movement

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,403 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,130 miles

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

both front tyres low tread

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,382 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 61,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 21 Aug 2012 56,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,661 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 17,892 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 VOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VOJ, 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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AE52 VOJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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