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AJ52 AVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,162 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,325 miles

Both Tyres Starting To Wear Inner Edge

Car Seat Fitted Nearside Rear

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,290 miles

Advise rear exhaust is corroded and blowing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 91,964 miles

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

rear exhaust join very deterioated

Fail 15 Mar 2014 91,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on

rear exhaust join very deterioated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 183,473 miles

Advise centre to rear exhaust flange is corroded

Advise engine management light is on

Advise front brake discs are corroded and lipped

Advise rear silencer is corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 183,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise centre to rear exhaust flange is corroded

Advise engine management light is on

Advise front brake discs are corroded and lipped

Advise rear silencer is corroded

Advise tracking may require adjustment

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,880 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 65,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,238 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 AVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AVU, 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 AVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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