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AY52 VFW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 87,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,185 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel filter seeping

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

Fuel filter seeping

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,323 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on sump

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,456 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

metal brake pipes covered with grease

nail in n/s/r tyre and slightly wearing on inner edge

rear box and mid to rear join area parts of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

metal brake pipes covered with grease

nail in n/s/r tyre and slightly wearing on inner edge

rear box and mid to rear join area parts of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,319 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,642 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)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 14,795 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 VFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

AY52 VFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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