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AX52 AEP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,092 mi
Last recorded132,092 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 132,092 miles

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/F flexi hose.

Front brake pads getting low.

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)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 132,034 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/F flexi hose.

Front brake pads getting low.

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

O/S/R tyre just under 3mm tread depth left.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded.

Rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 128,584 miles

coolant leak from engine o/s/f

exhaust badly corroded at rear pipe joint

heat shield above rear silencer loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 20 Mar 2012 124,092 miles

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

Fixing between rear silencer and centre section is deteroirated

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Pass 19 May 2011 105,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 105,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 82,876 miles

Front tyres getting low on inside edges.

Light scrach on O/S of front screen.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres getting low on inside edges.

Light scrach on O/S of front screen.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 27 May 2009 64,259 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low on outside edge.

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Slight oil leak from O/S/R shock absorber.

Pass 31 May 2008 42,664 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 17,548 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 17,548 miles

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

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

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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AX52 AEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX52 AEP, 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 AX52 AEP registered?

AX52 AEP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is AX52 AEP safe to buy?

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