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AY52 OYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to back plates on both front brake discs

rear axle and mounts corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2020 123,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle and mounts corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2019 109,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,636 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,636 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,618 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have light cracking inbetween treads

Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have light cracking inbetween treads

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,080 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 54,080 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,506 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,146 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 29,146 miles

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

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

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

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 OYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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