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AY52 UDW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 156,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 152,725 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,186 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 147,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 135,635 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 128,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 116,977 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 100,683 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 802,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 802,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 865,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 75,541 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 UDW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDW, 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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What year was AY52 UDW registered?

AY52 UDW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is AY52 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 UDW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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