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AV52 UHE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,456 mi
Last recorded142,456 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 119,685 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,698 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,450 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front to rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Nearside front headlamp lens tarnished.

Offside wiperblade split on the ends.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,238 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,067 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,268 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,326 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2007 27,347 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre has worn almost bald inner edge and has a split in the inner tyre wall - no cord showing

offside and nearside rear tyres are starting to perish and split between tread

offside front tyre has nail in middle of tread

offside front tyre has worn almost bald inner edge and is starting to perish and split between tread

offside rear tyre has a split on the inner tyre wall but not showing any cord

Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,347 miles

nearside front tyre has worn almost bald inner edge and has a split in the inner tyre wall - no cord showing

offside and nearside rear tyres are starting to perish and split between tread

offside front tyre has nail in middle of tread

offside front tyre has worn almost bald inner edge and is starting to perish and split between tread

offside rear tyre has a split on the inner tyre wall but not showing any cord

Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,790 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 UHE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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