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AY52 EWH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,236 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,076 miles

some corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,312 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,179 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,046 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 34,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,104 miles

front lower gearbox mount bush poor condition

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2013 25,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rear box poor condition

front strut top mounts slight play

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear box poor condition

front strut top mounts slight play

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,001 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre has cracking on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,250 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 16,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 15,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,694 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 12,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,111 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 EWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

AY52 EWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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