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AY52 TWP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,299 mi
Last recorded179,299 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 179,299 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 179,297 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 174,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 168,987 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 168,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil loop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 157,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 157,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 151,192 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 151,189 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 146,424 miles

antiroll bar links/bushes worn

centre/rear brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

plastic over sills

play in o/s rack end

rear shocker casings loose

Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

antiroll bar links/bushes worn

centre/rear brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

plastic over sills

play in o/s rack end

rear shocker casings loose

Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,046 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 142,046 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 134,351 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 134,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,576 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 127,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,473 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 155,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 129,439 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 129,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,561 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 TWP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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