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AY52 UCR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side mirrior cover missing

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

offside rear tail light slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2020 116,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side mirrior cover missing

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear tail light slightly damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,237 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror slightly loss

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 110,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working switch broken (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror slightly loss

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,526 miles

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 96,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,758 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box rusted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail box rusted

Pass 19 May 2016 82,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 82,029 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,951 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 73,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 73,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,761 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2013 65,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,248 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,211 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 39,864 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 39,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,457 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,935 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 7,576 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 UCR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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