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AY52 YDF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,772 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 73,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,864 miles

front tyres 2mm metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 63,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,557 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,941 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear silencer corroded.n s f wheelbent on inner rim.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,004 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 YDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

AY52 YDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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