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AO52 XEP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are worn

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack has a light misting of oil.

The off side front metal brake pipe mounting is rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the center exhaust joint has a slight blow

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,304 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack has a light misting of oil.

The off side front metal brake pipe mounting is rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the center exhaust joint has a slight blow

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,401 miles

All tyres are worn on their inner edges.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

The front brake discs are slightly worn.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 20,243 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,387 miles

ferrules on offside front brake hose starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,688 miles

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

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 XEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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