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AV52 BAU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,639 mi
Last recorded155,639 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 155,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16-97v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 147,180 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2016 147,180 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding

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

Pass 2 May 2015 138,917 miles

windscreen has damage

Pass 14 Nov 2013 135,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 131,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 131,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 120,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 120,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2006 43,897 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 BAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAU, 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 BAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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