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AY52 FFE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,652 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 86,620 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 86,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 79,535 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 79,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 71,717 miles

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

rear mounts cracking

Fail 10 May 2012 71,717 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear mounts cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 64,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 57,775 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,315 miles

Back box knocking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 28,652 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 FFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

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

Is AY52 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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