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AO52 DSY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,801 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,707 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,330 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 71,066 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 71,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,432 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,458 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,333 miles

O/s/r + n/s/r tyre walls slightly deteriated

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre walls slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,196 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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AO52 DSY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 AO52 DSY, 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 AO52 DSY registered?

AO52 DSY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is AO52 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 DSY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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