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AV52 FYK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,903 mi
Last recorded120,903 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2016 120,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 105,017 miles

Aftermarket fuel cap fitted and sealing ring slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,017 miles

Aftermarket fuel cap fitted and sealing ring slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,740 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,859 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,843 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,629 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 81,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,464 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,987 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AV52 FYK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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