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AJ52 HFZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,414 mi
Last recorded118,414 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,414 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlight lens deteriorating

oil leaks / oil low

rear tyres worn / deteriorating ,,,o/s poor

Fail 28 Aug 2018 118,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating

headlight lens deteriorating

oil leaks / oil low

rear tyres worn / deteriorating ,,,o/s poor

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,681 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,681 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,109 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,127 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,415 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,357 miles

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,085 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

AJ52 HFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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