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AK52 YWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,370 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,743 miles

rear and middle exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear and middle exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,367 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front head light lens's slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Mar 2013 86,367 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front head light lens's slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,916 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,252 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,670 miles

N/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2008 74,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre been run flat

Fail 16 Oct 2006 43,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damage

rear exhaust box outter skin corroding away

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,793 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damage

rear exhaust box outter skin corroding away

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 YWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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