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AJ52 GYF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,920 mi
Last recorded113,920 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,920 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 113,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,309 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 110,309 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large sticker on n/s of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe around chassis leg into wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mount in chassis leg in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe comes across bulk head above steering rack and goes around chassis leg into wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mount in chassis leg in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking around both gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe around chassis leg into wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mount in chassis leg in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe comes across bulk head above steering rack and goes around chassis leg into wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mount in chassis leg in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking around both gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N.S.R and O.S.R hub pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, left to right pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded around top (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusty around tailpipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 103,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump runs (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N.S.R and O.S.R hub pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, left to right pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded around top (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusty around tailpipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Interior mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Interior mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Worn To Limit In Places. (UNEVEN WEAR) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Around Sub frame Mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Font To Rear, Rear Sections Corroded And Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Worn To Limit In Places. (UNEVEN WEAR) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Around Sub frame Mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Font To Rear, Rear Sections Corroded And Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,543 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 89,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,116 miles

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

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

osr tyre tread worn uneven inside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

osr tyre tread worn uneven inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,635 miles

condensation in offside headlight

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,211 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,211 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,410 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,214 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 GYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GYF, 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 GYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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