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AK52 VNY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,156 mi
Last recorded154,156 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 154,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear shockabsorber over loose

Fail 1 Mar 2017 153,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,695 miles

both rear shockabsorber covers loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 128,543 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shockabsorber s covers loose

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,606 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Feb 2012 103,424 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,512 miles

front to rear/rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,348 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,567 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,208 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 VNY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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