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AV52 AYU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 110,654 miles

Eml light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,864 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,355 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 99,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,239 miles

foot pedals

Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

foot pedals

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,426 miles

middle exhaust in poor conditon

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,153 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,125 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,938 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 AYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV52 AYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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