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AJ52 HXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,037 miles

both Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2017 77,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r inner sill slightly distorted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r inner sill slightly distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear shock absorbers very weak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock absorbers very weak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,299 miles

all six air fresheners removed from the interior mirror

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,264 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,257 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 HXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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