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AY52 EDK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 EDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,201 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,168 miles

corrosion developing

damage to windscreen

front discs worn,pitted and corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

some corrosion around subframe

Fail 15 Feb 2018 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides Rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,820 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,659 miles

Outer sill covers engine cover and undertrays fitted

Various brake pipes have been greased

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,246 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded at joint

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,966 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 30,617 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 EDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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