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AY52 JZA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,251 mi
Last recorded88,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 JZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,245 miles

rear exhuast silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhuast silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,386 miles

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

center and rear exhaust sections BADLY corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

center and rear exhaust sections BADLY corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,036 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,421 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 JZA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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