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AK52 NVE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,921 mi
Last recorded87,921 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SEVERAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 87,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached SILENCER (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SEVERAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,406 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,290 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front macpherson sturt top mounting slight movement

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,132 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 84,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,554 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,254 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,141 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 83,141 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,357 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2010 58,698 miles

accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

play in offside front top suspension mounting

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,315 miles

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

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 NVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AK52 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

AK52 NVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2002.

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