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AO52 EBA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,636 mi
Last recorded99,636 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,636 miles

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

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

osf and nsf head lamps deteriorated slightly

osf and nsf steering rack damp slightly

osr and nsr shocks corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

osf and nsf steering rack damp slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsf steering rack damp slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf steering rack damp slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight dampness at steering rack.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,070 miles

Offside rear shock absorber plastic cover casing missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,070 miles

Offside rear shock absorber plastic cover casing missing

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,897 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,897 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr and nsr tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,069 miles

osr and nsr tyres perished slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,289 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,093 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,451 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,348 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front gearbox mount bush broken

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable) 175/70/14tr

slight play o/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,553 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall (175/70/14hr)

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

rear wiper blade split

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

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 EBA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AO52 EBA, 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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AO52 EBA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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