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AK52 VMR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,186 mi
Last recorded72,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,186 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,271 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 645,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,418 miles

tailbox exhaust corroded & collapsed but not blowing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tailbox exhaust corroded & collapsed but not blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,888 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,915 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 VMR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

AK52 VMR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is AK52 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 VMR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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