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AY52 EWS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 94,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout vehicle brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,726 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly in off position, obscuring view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout vehicle brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear of vehicle o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear of vehicle o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - cleaned (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - cleaned (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,984 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,190 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses product on slightly dimmer light output

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,123 miles

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

Exhaust rubber missing from back box

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,891 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2013 64,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,416 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2012 61,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust poor

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,352 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,656 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 20,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 EWS 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 70%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

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

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