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AJ52 UBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear beam axel bushes perished

brake pipes surface corrosion

coolant level low

engine light on

engine noisy

front suspension bed centre mounting points corrosion

n/s/f bumper corner slight damage

oil filter badly corroded

rear and centre exhaust poor and slight blow at flange joint

slight play in both upper suspension leg mounts

Fail 5 Oct 2017 79,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear beam axel bushes perished

brake pipes surface corrosion

coolant level low

engine light on

engine noisy

front suspension bed centre mounting points corrosion

n/s/f bumper corner slight damage

oil filter badly corroded

rear and centre exhaust poor and slight blow at flange joint

slight play in both upper suspension leg mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

HAS VEHICLE HAD A CAMBELT??????

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

engine warning lamp on

exhaust system poor in places

front suspension subframe mounts slight corrosion

n/s/f bumper corner loose

oil filter very rusty and slight leak

power steering rack damp

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,796 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

HAS VEHICLE HAD A CAMBELT??????

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

engine warning lamp on

exhaust system poor in places

front suspension subframe mounts slight corrosion

n/s/f bumper corner loose

oil filter very rusty and slight leak

power steering rack damp

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,520 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

exhaust poor in places

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

exhaust poor in places

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,482 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2014 47,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,798 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,798 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,098 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system poor in places

sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s/f bummer

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 9 Feb 2012 25,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system poor in places

sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s/f bummer

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,735 miles

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

nearside front damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 19,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

nearside front damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,042 miles

cambelt ????

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,557 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 8,557 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 6,862 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 UBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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