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AF52 GNJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 63,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,811 miles

Front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,979 miles

rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,047 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 GNJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AF52 GNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 GNJ registered?

AF52 GNJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is AF52 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 GNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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