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AJ52 AVG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 147,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 135,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,227 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 64,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsr tyre slightly stepped

osf tyre on 3mm

osr tyre slightly stepped

windscreen has a crack outside of swept area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,183 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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AJ52 AVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJ52 AVG, 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 AJ52 AVG registered?

AJ52 AVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is AJ52 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 AVG shows 16 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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