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AV52 VAY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,140 mi
Last recorded132,140 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 VAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 128,819 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 120,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 120,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,301 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,953 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 19 Oct 2007 61,573 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,756 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 48,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

AV52 VAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AV52 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 VAY 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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