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HG52 VZA

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,747 mi
Last recorded178,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 VZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 178,747 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

engine check & coolant level lamps on

rear bodywork accident damage

Fail 25 Jan 2012 178,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

engine check & coolant level lamps on

rear bodywork accident damage

Pass 25 Jan 2011 170,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 155,893 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NS/OS PANELS

LOW COOLANT LEVEL LAMP ON

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO NSR

SVC LAMP ON

TEMP GAUGE INOP

Fail 6 Jan 2010 155,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NS/OS PANELS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

LOW COOLANT LEVEL LAMP ON

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO NSR

SVC LAMP ON

TEMP GAUGE INOP

Pass 27 Jan 2009 133,833 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 133,832 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,616 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 103,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,072 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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HG52 VZA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG52 VZA, 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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HG52 VZA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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