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AK52 NUX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,773 mi
Last recorded135,773 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 126,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 126,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 117,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 117,746 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 110,644 miles

both rear tyres outer wall parished/deteriorated noted.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 110,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer wall parished/deteriorated noted.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,545 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 101,543 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,156 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 73,018 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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AK52 NUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK52 NUX, 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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What year was AK52 NUX registered?

AK52 NUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is AK52 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 NUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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