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AY52 EWP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,778 mi
Last recorded69,778 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,778 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers slightly split

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,778 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various brake pipes corroded

Wipers slightly split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,577 miles

Front wipers poor

Head light pattens poor

Nearside front brake pipe correded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside mirror taped up and damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,335 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear washers no water

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine tapping and oil light flashing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,652 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 42,012 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,493 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,485 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 24,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2005 24,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AY52 EWP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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