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AY52 CWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,568 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 87,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,869 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,792 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,275 miles

FRONT BRAKE DIOSKS WORN THIN, REAR BRAKE PIPE, EXHAUST, SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TOP MOUNT.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,368 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,250 miles

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

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 CWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY52 CWJ, 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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AY52 CWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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