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AY52 DBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front subframe mounting point corroded

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

o/s/f tyre worn and perished

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2024 125,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front possible due to headlamps misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front subframe mounting point corroded

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

o/s/f tyre worn and perished

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,101 miles

coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,195 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside 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))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 108,195 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,319 miles

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

both front headlamps misty

both rear tyres perished

rear brake copensater showing corroded slightly seizing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps misty

both rear tyres perished

rear brake copensater showing corroded slightly seizing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,367 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,367 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,967 miles

both front headlamp misty

coolant leak

front and rear no plate deterioted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,569 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,939 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,601 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 DBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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