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AJ52 GXM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,031 mi
Last recorded139,031 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,031 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 139,031 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 135,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 131,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 131,746 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 126,131 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,131 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,273 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 71,399 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,399 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,934 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,015 miles

center seat belt jammed

Fail 12 Jan 2010 52,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

center seat belt jammed

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,538 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,669 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AJ52 GXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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