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AK52 OBX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,978 miles

b onnet corroded

wipers difficult to park

Fail 21 Sep 2012 123,977 miles

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

b onnet corroded

wipers difficult to park

Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,418 miles

o/s/r panel damage

wipers do not return to park automatic

Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r panel damage

wipers do not return to park automatic

Pass 22 Sep 2010 122,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 122,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,363 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 120,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 110,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,158 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 65,424 miles

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.

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 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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