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AJ52 AVO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,377 miles

Brake pipes corroding

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

Front tyres wearing low 205/55/16

Fail 7 Nov 2018 130,377 miles

Brake pipes corroding

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyres wearing low 205/55/16

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,821 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, brake pipes and underbody

Headlights poor condition

N/s/r shock absorber corroded

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

Tyres wearing on edges and tyres seem low on pressures

Fail 20 Oct 2017 121,821 miles

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

Corrosion to coil springs, brake pipes and underbody

Headlights poor condition

N/s/r shock absorber corroded

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

Tyres wearing on edges and tyres seem low on pressures

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,117 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,117 miles

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

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

All tyres cracked and splitting through tread

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,464 miles

All tyres cracking through tread

Exhaust corroding

Rear Brake discs corroding

Rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,712 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 43,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,107 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 AVO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AVO, 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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AJ52 AVO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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