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AJ52 ENF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,382 mi
Last recorded132,382 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,382 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beams (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both very dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both rear uppers corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front uppers small room (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,905 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both head light Patton's poor

Fail 31 May 2019 129,902 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Both Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Inside Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,174 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both very dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring rubbing on inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 119,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Frount To Rear & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Manage Light On

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Frount & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 119,113 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Frount To Rear & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Manage Light On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Frount & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

poor beam pattern on both sides front headlamps

sill covers

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,012 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear axle mounting bush slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,981 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

poor beam pattern on nearside front headlamp

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

poor beam pattern on nearside front headlamp

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,244 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,708 miles

both rear tyres 3mm and cracking around tread area

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,108 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres 3mm

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded and corroded at centre pipe join

rear number plate disfiguring

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 33,992 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 33,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ENF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENF, 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 ENF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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