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AE52 ZBU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ZBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 110,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

suspension has lowering kit fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 110,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

suspension has lowering kit fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,342 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lowering springs fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 95,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres low

Pass 28 May 2015 95,499 miles

all tyres low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,774 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,774 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sport kitt fitted at the time of test

Vehicle lowerd at the time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sport kitt fitted at the time of test

Vehicle lowerd at the time of test

Pass 31 May 2012 76,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,262 miles

cannot fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

corrosion and wear on inner face of front brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2011 72,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cannot fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

corrosion and wear on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,153 miles

Front wipers not very good at clearing Recomend new wipers

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WARNING: Both rear road tyres are worn such that there going out of shape

Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers not very good at clearing Recomend new wipers

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

WARNING: Both rear road tyres are worn such that there going out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N.S STEERINGRACK HAS PLAY

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 35,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,739 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AE52 ZBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2002.

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