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AJ52 NUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,672 mi
Last recorded96,672 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,071 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Load sensing valve stiff

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust box delaminating

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,388 miles

N/s/r and O/s/r shock absorbers corroded

N/s/r and O/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

Rear exhaust section corroded but has no leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,914 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Unable to fully inspect rear centre seat belt.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Unable to fully inspect rear centre seat belt.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/f tyre heavily worn on both edges and small cut on outer edge of tread

Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/f tyre heavily worn on both edges and small cut on outer edge of tread

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,812 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Inner face of both front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust joining flange in poor condition due to corrosion

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,812 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Inner face of both front Brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust joining flange in poor condition due to corrosion

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 42,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers over both door sills, and front inner wings not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2006 37,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,482 miles

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

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

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

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 NUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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