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AF52 FSD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,026 miles

all brake pipes are corroded in places

lens missing from the o/s side repeater

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2014 111,026 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all brake pipes are corroded in places

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,357 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 95,756 miles

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 7 Feb 2011 80,287 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

body damage

nearside rear tyre on 1.6

offside front wing repeater lens missing

offside rear tyre on 2mm

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

body damage

nearside rear tyre on 1.6

offside front wing repeater lens missing

offside rear tyre on 2mm

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 5 Feb 2010 60,259 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

damaged front wing o/s

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,259 miles

damaged front wing o/s

rear brakes noisey

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,607 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting down 3mm

Fail 15 Aug 2007 29,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,751 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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AF52 FSD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF52 FSD, 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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AF52 FSD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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