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AJ52 HGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,064 mi
Last recorded91,064 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 91,064 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 91,064 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

rear box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,787 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2013 52,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,917 miles

brake pipe across rear pitted and corroded

flanges joining centre and rear exhausts heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,978 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,447 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 21,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear wiper blades reqd.

service light on.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,256 miles

front and rear wiper blades reqd.

service light on.

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 HGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

AJ52 HGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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