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AY52 CUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,622 mi
Last recorded107,622 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 CUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 107,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 100,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s park brake effort low

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s park brake effort low

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hub - strutt bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hub - strutt bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,872 miles

body sill covers fitted

headlights condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,073 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,073 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,017 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,908 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 51,908 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,456 miles

body sill covers fitted

condition of f brake discs

f tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre has screw in it

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,120 miles

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,268 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

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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AY52 CUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY52 CUU, 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 AY52 CUU registered?

AY52 CUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 CUU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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