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AJ52 UFR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,325 mi
Last recorded167,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 167,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 155,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 143,914 miles

oil leak

suspension worn and week

Fail 16 Apr 2012 143,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

oil leak

suspension worn and week

Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 126,149 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

flexy hoses deteriorated

middle seat belt

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged and perished

wipers worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 111,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,060 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 99,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,117 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 85,117 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,187 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 UFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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