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AY52 OVD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,751 mi
Last recorded89,751 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,751 miles

Rear exhaust hangers - perished

Front brake discs - worn/corroded

Front exhaust flexi joint - leaking

Nearside Rear wheel - noise on rotation

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing. unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,837 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing. unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,328 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

One of rear silencer mount rubbers splitting.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 59,761 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just visible.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,761 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just visible.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,507 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 55,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,690 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,069 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,688 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AY52 OVD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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