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AK52 NYY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,345 miles

front no plate deteriated rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,138 miles

front number plate cracked, slight oil leak, rear brake pipes coated in grease(appear corroded) rear axel bushes worn, front tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 99,462 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,353 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes coated in grease some appear corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pipes coated in grease some appear corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both dip beams poor image

brake fluid low level

lift in both front top suspension mountings

oil level low

rear brake pipes corroding

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both dip beams poor image

brake fluid low level

lift in both front top suspension mountings

oil level low

rear brake pipes corroding

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,421 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroded/weak

load valve brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust mount adrift

rear shock absorbers corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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)

exhaust corroded/weak

load valve brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust mount adrift

rear shock absorbers corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,672 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded/weak

nearside rear brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

rear silencer mounting adrift

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded/weak

nearside rear brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

rear silencer mounting adrift

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,358 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r mudflap adrift

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,312 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,785 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres showing age cracking on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,044 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres showing age cracking on tread

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,581 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 42,221 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 NYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NYY, 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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AK52 NYY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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