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FE52 NOU

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,619 mi
Last recorded173,619 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 NOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 173,619 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 173,604 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 167,990 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 167,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 163,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 163,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 153,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

evidence of brake fluid around master cylinder but no visible leaks under pressure

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 1 Feb 2013 153,804 miles

battery loose

evidence of brake fluid around master cylinder but no visible leaks under pressure

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 1 Feb 2012 142,622 miles

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre 1.6-3mm

slight play in botrh front anti rollbar drop link ball pins

slight play in o/s/f strutt top mounting

Fail 31 Jan 2012 142,622 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre 1.6-3mm

slight play in botrh front anti rollbar drop link ball pins

slight play in o/s/f strutt top mounting

Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cover missing on offside door mirror

engine light on

gas fill cap missing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 130,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cover missing on offside door mirror

engine light on

gas fill cap missing

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,443 miles

engine fault light on. front brake disc's and pads poor condition and balance on limit. baffles loose in centre exhaust.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,587 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 89,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fault lamp on. rear exhaust box slight blow.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,789 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,789 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

O/S rear tyre is perrshed/small split, o.k at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,661 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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FE52 NOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE52 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE52 NOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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