MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
b onnet corroded
wipers difficult to park
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
b onnet corroded
wipers difficult to park
o/s/r panel damage
wipers do not return to park automatic
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/r panel damage
wipers do not return to park automatic
engine has misfire
engine warning light is on
o/s/r panel damage
rear brake pipes showing early signs of corrossion
rear exhaust joint getting weak
wipers do not park
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine has misfire
engine warning light is on
o/s/r panel damage
rear brake pipes showing early signs of corrossion
rear exhaust joint getting weak
wipers do not park
centre and rear exhaust silencers showing early signs of corrosion
front windscreen wipers do not always stop in park position
offside rear wheelarch accident damaged
slight engine mis-fire
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
centre and rear exhaust silencers showing early signs of corrosion
front windscreen wipers do not always stop in park position
offside rear corner bumper loose
offside rear wheelarch accident damaged
rear exhaust underbody heatshield insecure
slight engine mis-fire
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK52 OBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?
AK52 OBX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.
Is AK52 OBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK52 OBX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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