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AJ52 MJU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,409 mi
Last recorded122,409 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 122,409 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and slight gas leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 122,408 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and slight gas leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,480 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,987 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 104,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,409 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,110 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 72,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,464 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,784 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 MJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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