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AO52 XFA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,109 miles

Front Borth Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,109 miles

Front Borth Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer wall.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,656 miles

Centre Rear seat belt retracting device slight fauity

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyer has cut out wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slight worn inner tread edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,744 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhauet still supported

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhuast box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Slight cut in n/s rear outer tyre tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 14,474 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 XFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

AO52 XFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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