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AY52 UFK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,692 mi
Last recorded146,692 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,692 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 146,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken, exhaust still supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 137,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken, exhaust still supported

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 121,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 121,605 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,756 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 115,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,993 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,447 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 UFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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