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AY52 CZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 CZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,735 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2011 120,735 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 95,248 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,101 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 57,101 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,820 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 43,404 miles

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 CZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

AY52 CZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AY52 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 CZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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