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AK52 OAX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,493 mi
Last recorded142,493 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 OAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 142,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 142,467 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 125,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,865 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Fail 24 Oct 2014 115,865 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,030 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 23 Oct 2013 108,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,842 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2012 99,842 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,394 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,947 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,397 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,397 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,130 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low and tyre losing shape

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 OAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

AK52 OAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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