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AU52 NLA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,839 mi
Last recorded115,839 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 115,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 107,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. down on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,453 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,837 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,657 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,288 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AU52 NLA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 NLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 NLA registered?

AU52 NLA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is AU52 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NLA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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