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AY52 OXR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 101,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,000 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 97,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,476 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 92,900 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main runs 2 of (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 81,941 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2016 81,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short run (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,169 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,766 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,127 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,538 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 OXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

AY52 OXR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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