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AY52 UER

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,254 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 128,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,618 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,967 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,170 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 20,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UER is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UER, 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 UER is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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