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AY52 KAE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,027 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (mid section both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear sections (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 96,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear sections (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 91,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,764 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 79,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some brake pipes coated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,559 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,589 miles

ns sill cover loose at the front

rear most exhaust flanges corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns sill cover loose at the front

rear most exhaust flanges corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,953 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking but not exposing cords

osr tyre cracking in tread pattern but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,446 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,771 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 KAE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

AY52 KAE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 KAE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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