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VX52 AUU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,401 mi
Last recorded138,401 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 AUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,401 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front shocks rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear under body rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2025 138,258 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front shocks rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear under body rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2024 131,795 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

HEAVY COATING ON UNDER BODY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 131,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

HEAVY COATING ON UNDER BODY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 125,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 125,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,477 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,930 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,986 miles

compleat underbody very heavy coating of underseal so cannot fully inspect pipes components or body whithout removing coating

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,804 miles

All four tyres are perished in the sidewalls

Surface corrosion to the vehicle underbody

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,440 miles

Both rear lower sills have surface corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,075 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,153 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,440 miles

Nearside front tyre at 2.5mm tread depth.

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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VX52 AUU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX52 AUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX52 AUU registered?

VX52 AUU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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