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AY52 EVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,046 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Near side windscreen slight crack

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,423 miles

both front tyres very poor, completely bald on inner edges,ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL

movement noticed both front suspension top mounts

o/s/f fog lamp inop

rear exhaust joint/rear silencer rusty

vehicle fitted with non standard suspension components when tested

Pass 4 May 2017 74,119 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 74,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 60,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both front tyres cracked, not exposing inner cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 55,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 53,293 miles

sill covers.

Fail 20 May 2014 53,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers.

Fail 25 May 2013 45,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 45,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,580 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 36,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,716 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,053 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 EVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVU, 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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What year was AY52 EVU registered?

AY52 EVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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