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AK52 YUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,837 mi
Last recorded177,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 177,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 172,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 166,618 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 159,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 159,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 154,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 152,091 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2009 152,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2008 139,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 139,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 127,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 127,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 111,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 90,013 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 YUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

AK52 YUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is AK52 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YUU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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