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AE52 YZM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,696 mi
Last recorded138,696 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 138,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes in wheel arches. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake pedal rubber worn.

advise engine lower reaction mounting large bush starting to split.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 133,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe by fuel tank some corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded some corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link top joint dust cover small split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015

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

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

both front droplinks have slight play

both front tyres close to tread limit

both rear springs have slight corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated (cracking) on limit

Fail 21 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

both front droplinks have slight play

both front tyres close to tread limit

both rear springs have slight corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated (cracking) on limit

Fail 13 Oct 2015

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 107,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,900 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,890 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,976 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 YZM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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