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AK52 VMP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,460 mi
Last recorded212,460 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 212,460 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 212,451 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 186,141 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 186,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 166,248 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 149,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 148,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 126,473 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 126,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 125,586 miles

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

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

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

brake peddle rubber worn

Fail 22 Feb 2010 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 4 Apr 2009 110,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2007 84,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2006 73,201 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 VMP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

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

Is AK52 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 VMP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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