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AY52 WJA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,729 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,672 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,427 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,427 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,035 miles

centre and rear exhaust section outer skins in poor condition

engine managment light on

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

engine managment light on

foot and hand brake readings on limits

movement in both front top suspension mountings

small split in near side wiper blade clearing screen ok

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

engine managment light on

foot and hand brake readings on limits

movement in both front top suspension mountings

small split in near side wiper blade clearing screen ok

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,087 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,145 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 60,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,036 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,124 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 WJA 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 73.7%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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