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AY52 TXT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,285 mi
Last recorded204,285 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 TXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 204,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 204,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2014 196,995 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)

Fail 4 May 2013 185,758 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 185,758 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 175,860 miles

Gearbox mounting not connected

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear heatshield fouling against exhaust tailbox

nearside rear tyre perishing

windowscreen wipers park in view of the road

Fail 4 May 2012 175,860 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Gearbox mounting not connected

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear heatshield fouling against exhaust tailbox

nearside rear tyre perishing

windowscreen wipers park in view of the road

Pass 5 May 2011 164,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 164,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 151,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,174 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2008 131,476 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 May 2008 131,476 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 108,120 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 108,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2006 78,515 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 TXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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