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VK52 FSZ

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 FSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 150,776 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 150,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 150,776 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 150,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 150,780 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 150,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 150,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 150,776 miles

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

nearside inner rack joint has play

Fail 8 Jun 2010 150,776 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 116,195 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 116,195 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 87,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 169,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 169,088 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2006 150,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 131,147 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 131,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VK52 FSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK52 FSZ, 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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VK52 FSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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