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AY52 TZZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 112,834 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 112,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,452 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,598 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 110,598 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low tread on both edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 106,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 106,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,229 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,162 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 TZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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