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DA52 AAY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 AAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front disc's worn and lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,311 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,311 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 34,119 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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DA52 AAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA52 AAY, 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 DA52 AAY registered?

DA52 AAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is DA52 AAY safe to buy?

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