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AJ52 HLA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,228 mi
Last recorded137,228 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 137,226 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,777 miles

Front Brake servo corroded - minor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Urgent attention required - not leaking at time of test ()

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From & To Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Central at clip securing point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake servo corroded - minor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Urgent attention required - not leaking at time of test ()

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From & To Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 128,257 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 118,939 miles

Brake pipes running front to rear slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes running front to rear are slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and close to 1.6mm

O/S/R shock absorber damp

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level on minimun on dipstick

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,939 miles

Brake pipes running front to rear slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes running front to rear are slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and close to 1.6mm

O/S/R shock absorber damp

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level on minimun on dipstick

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,570 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 104,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,573 miles

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Fail 20 Dec 2011 97,573 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,677 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,308 miles

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,024 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 HLA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 HLA, 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 HLA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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