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AY52 DFO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,562 mi
Last recorded84,562 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 DFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 84,562 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 88V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,949 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 76,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,982 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,057 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 62,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,722 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,896 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (misting) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 46,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose feral corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brakes have gotten hot at some point

nearside front top mount has slight movement

offside front brake hose feral corroded

slight blow to the centre front joint of the exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,449 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 43,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components corroded

headlight pattern very weak

Pass 27 May 2015 42,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 41,980 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

both sills covered with trim unable to examine

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 40,528 miles

advise centre exhaust box flanges corroded

advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 25 May 2013 39,141 miles

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

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

exhaust centre to rear joint heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2012 38,082 miles

advise oil at rack gaiters no leak found

advise rear exh box corroded

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 27 May 2011 36,399 miles

advise rear wiper split to exess

advise slight fluffing o/s front seatbelt

advise surface corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 20 May 2010 33,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 29,563 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2009 29,563 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2008 23,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 9,264 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 DFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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