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AY52 DDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,067 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,319 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 86,301 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,237 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

Inner sidewall cracked nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Poor beam image offside headlamp

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,237 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

Inner sidewall cracked nearside rear tyre

Poor beam image offside headlamp

Fail 14 Sep 2013 66,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,755 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,084 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 30,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,897 miles

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 DDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DDU, 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 DDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 DDU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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