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AY52 PKF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,661 mi
Last recorded114,661 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 90,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 80,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,923 miles

Slight Dampness O/side Rack Gatior

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,198 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,298 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,040 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 22,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKF, 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 PKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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