MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front + rear brake pipes undersealed
front engine mount bush heavily split
outer sills covered
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
both rear tyres starting to perrish
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AY52 VFC registered?
AY52 VFC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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