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AY52 ECF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,705 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 120,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,553 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,928 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 96,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,848 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear/ front to limiter valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve to offside flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear silencer at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,855 miles

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

rear exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,924 miles

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,160 miles

exhaust in poor condition

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2014 68,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust condition poor

Steering rack weeping

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,971 miles

Steering rack weeping

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust condition poor

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,399 miles

outer skin corroded on tail pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,612 miles

Rear silencer outer casing delaminating.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,004 miles

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

Rear silencer delaminating.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 40,134 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,365 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 ECF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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