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AK52 OBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,084 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 104,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 35,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK52 OBZ registered?

AK52 OBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AK52 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 OBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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