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AY52 UDN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,750 mi
Last recorded160,750 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes either covered in grease or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear registration plates are slightly deteriorated but legible

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges And just above legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 160,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes either covered in grease or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear registration plates are slightly deteriorated but legible

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges And just above legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 153,366 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,897 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,994 miles

Front and rear registration plates are slightly deteriorated but legible

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2018 137,700 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear registration plates are slightly deteriorated but legible

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 129,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres worn unevenly and perished

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 128,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly and perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres worn unevenly and perished

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,190 miles

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

Offside Front Side light dim

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim don't adjust (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side light dim

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,101 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,891 miles

Exhaust rear box outter skin rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 109,891 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rear box outter skin rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 103,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 84,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 75,872 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 UDN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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