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AE52 XTM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 151,019 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 142,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 130,003 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,945 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 110,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

window wipers are slow, advise attention

Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

window wipers are slow, advise attention

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,691 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,691 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,093 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,253 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 32,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,667 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 XTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

AE52 XTM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 XTM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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