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AY52 VFC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,605 mi
Last recorded147,605 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 132,772 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,189 miles

front + rear brake pipes undersealed

front engine mount bush heavily split

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 106,179 miles

cut in tread of nearside front tyre not deep enough to expose cords

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 185/65/15

surface rust front-rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2014 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in tread of nearside front tyre not deep enough to expose cords

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 185/65/15

surface rust front-rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,208 miles

front/rear coil springs light surface rust.

front/rear tyres odd sizes 195/65r15 fronts 185/65r15 rears.

slight crack/blow on center exhaust.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,918 miles

1 x rear exhaust box hanger adrift.

lower coils on rear springs corroded.

n/s/f headlamp lense slightly melted ?

oil leak gear box area ?

various font brake pipes corroded/surface rust.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,918 miles

1 x rear exhaust box hanger adrift.

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

lower coils on rear springs corroded.

n/s/f headlamp lense slightly melted ?

oil leak gear box area ?

various font brake pipes corroded/surface rust.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 81,498 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 70,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,344 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 15,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,371 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AY52 VFC 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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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