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AY52 ECE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,514 mi
Last recorded125,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,514 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split at front weld (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 121,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 116,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 104,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,983 miles

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

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

n/s/f light unit has moisture

Fail 6 Mar 2013 102,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f light unit has moisture

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,505 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2011 95,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 80,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 69,810 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 69,810 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ECE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 ECE, 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 ECE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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