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AV52 AXZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 132,995 miles

Oil round n/s lower arm

Fail 6 Oct 2018 132,995 miles

Oil round n/s lower arm

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,302 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Possible power steering leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 130,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (emissions not tested) (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Possible power steering leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,292 miles

Both front headlights only just have a beam pattern

Possible power steering leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 124,292 miles

Both front headlights only just have a beam pattern

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Possible power steering leak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,256 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 116,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 106,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine man light on

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,504 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,730 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,146 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,414 miles

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

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 AXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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