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AK52 VMZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,536 mi
Last recorded105,536 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 105,536 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not tested due to incorrect NSF dipped beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis excessively corroded within 30cm NSF subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis excessively corroded within 30cm NSF wishbone rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis excessively corroded within 30cm NSF subframe and wishbone rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Excessive blow rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis excessively corroded within 30cm OSF subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis excessively corroded within 30cm OSF wishbone rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis excessively corroded within 30cm OSF subframe and wishbone rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox front mount bush excessively damaged ()

Fuel tank heat shield corroded and fractured

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack NSF outer seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake reducing effort under steady pressure (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front OSF wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack OSF outer seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR cross-axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR quarter deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR brake shield corroded and deformed, rubbing on inner edge of OSR disc

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded within 30cm NSF subframe rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front NSF dipped beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF outer CV boot emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded within 30cm OSF subframe rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weeping from OSF output seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield corroded, fractured and loose

Fail 8 Mar 2022 100,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Electrical wiring loose next to NSF brake flexi (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded within 30cm NSF subframe rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front NSF dipped beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF outer CV boot emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Rear silencer missing, replaced with straight through pipe

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded within 30cm OSF subframe rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weeping from OSF output seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield corroded, fractured and loose

Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,830 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,594 miles

Nearside Front play in strut top

Nearside Outer c,v gaiter leaking very slightly

Rear number plate is poor

both rear and offside front brake pipes are corroding,

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,500 miles

Damage to offside front cill,

INSP due indicator is on,

Large oil leak from nearside of engine,

Rear number plate is poor,

Slight leak from nearside outer c,v gaiter,

all brake pipes are corroding,

Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer joint has corroded heavily and broken off one side, (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust system is heavily corroded

Damage to offside front cill,

INSP due indicator is on,

Large oil leak from nearside of engine,

Rear number plate is poor,

Slight leak from nearside outer c,v gaiter,

all brake pipes are corroding,

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,164 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

both front brakes fluctuate- 20kgs

engine oil level low- topped up 1.5ltrs 10/40

exhaust system corroded and poor condition

front brake disks poor

front tyres wearing on inner edges

heavy oil staining on block and gear box

rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,883 miles

both front brakes fluctuating

both front wiper blades partly insecure

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs in poor condition,

oil staining on engine block and gearbox

rear number plate discoloured

rear steel brake pipes corroded

stonechips in screen

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake disks poor

both front brakes fluctuating

both front wiper blades partly insecure

exhaust system corroded

oil staining on engine block and gearbox

rear number plate discoloured

rear steel brake pipes corroded

stonechips in screen

Pass 24 Dec 2012 76,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,586 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 66,203 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,242 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyre inner edge of tread stepped

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,242 miles

both rear tyre inner edge of tread stepped

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,979 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn in steps on inside tread

rear number plate deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,698 miles

Both front brake discs lipped.

Both rear tyres worn in steps on inside tread.

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,168 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 32,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMZ, 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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AK52 VMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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