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AY52 DFV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,348 mi
Last recorded53,348 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,348 miles

nearside lamp covered with plastic mask

nearside read light lense slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,029 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

head lamp mask fitted to nearside headlamp

lift in nearside top strut mount

Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

head lamp mask fitted to nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 41,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,659 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 37,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,633 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,354 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,694 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 22,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,211 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 DFV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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