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WJ52 FFL

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,898 mi
Last recorded181,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 FFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 181,898 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer plastic covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside, advise 6 monthly inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2018

Evidence of fuel around fuel pump in engine but no leaks at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps not working

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2018

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of fuel around fuel pump in engine but no leaks at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps not working

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2017

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 154,407 miles

Gearbox mounting defective front stabiliser ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded at top mountings

possible fuel residue to rear of engine

rear silencer in very poor condition

unable to fully inspect sills due to fitted covers

Fail 17 Jun 2016 154,407 miles

Gearbox mounting defective front stabiliser ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded at top mountings

possible fuel residue to rear of engine

rear silencer in very poor condition

unable to fully inspect sills due to fitted covers

Pass 20 Jun 2015 145,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 134,781 miles

Chip to windscreen outside swept area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2014 134,777 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Chip to windscreen outside swept area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 128,446 miles

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

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

engine management light showing occasionally

Fail 14 May 2013 128,446 miles

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

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light showing occasionally

Pass 19 May 2012 118,120 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2012 117,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 112,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 112,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 100,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 90,214 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 90,214 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 85,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 58,476 miles

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

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

front reg no plate damaged

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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WJ52 FFL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WJ52 FFL, 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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WJ52 FFL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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