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AJ52 AWG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,337 miles

damage to nearside rear door

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,410 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,583 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 72,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,537 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,895 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,724 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,632 miles

engine oil level low

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,912 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,305 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 40,990 miles

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

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 AWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AWG, 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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What year was AJ52 AWG registered?

AJ52 AWG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is AJ52 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 AWG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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