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AV52 ECW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,296 mi
Last recorded47,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,296 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 47,296 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished - cracking in tread

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,017 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

steering wrack damp no leaks found

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,219 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,949 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,791 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 30,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,402 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 4,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 3,458 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 ECW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

AV52 ECW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is AV52 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 ECW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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