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AY52 CUX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 CUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 135,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear slight leak from exhaust.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,521 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,362 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,703 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,385 miles

n/s front tyre worn on out side edge

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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AY52 CUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 CUX registered?

AY52 CUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AY52 CUX safe to buy?

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