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AO52 WCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,006 miles

advise discolour in front headlamps advise rear s/absorbers rusty advise coil springs rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2020 92,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise discolour in front headlamps advise rear s/absorbers rusty advise coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,552 miles

advise o/s/r coil spring rusty advise slight discolour in front headlamps

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise o/s/r coil spring rusty advise slight discolour in front headlamps

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,073 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 72,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,572 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,685 miles

backbox poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,008 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust section externally poor

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,008 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust section externally poor

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,629 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 WCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

AO52 WCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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