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AV52 AXX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,550 mi
Last recorded89,550 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,142 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,402 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,316 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,316 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,550 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 73,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,839 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,409 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 59,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,371 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,054 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 44,573 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,430 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 35,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,582 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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AV52 AXX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV52 AXX, 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 AV52 AXX registered?

AV52 AXX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is AV52 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 AXX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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