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AY52 DFG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,201 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 78,201 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2023 71,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,012 miles

Front nearside & offside caliper spring clip missing, caliper still secure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play **ON LIMIT** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust joint centre pipe to rear pipe corroded

smell of fuel from engine bay area, leak not visible engine covers are fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 62,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front nearside & offside caliper spring clip missing, caliper still secure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play **ON LIMIT** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust joint centre pipe to rear pipe corroded

smell of fuel from engine bay area, leak not visible engine covers are fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front caliper spring clips are missing - caliper is still secure

exhaust middle to rear join area's are deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2021 53,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing Reflective tape is not an acceptable substitute for a rear reflector. - section 4.8 (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing Reflective tape is not an acceptable substitute for a rear reflector. - section 4.8 (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front caliper spring clips are missing - caliper is still secure

exhaust middle to rear join area's are deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,605 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Front wiper blades split at ends nearside and offside

Offside Upper windscreen tint deteriorating at edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear tyres cracking and perishing nearside and offside

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,381 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

centre section exhaust & rear box at rear joint both badly corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear and centre exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 37,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,406 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 20,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 16,492 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 DFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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