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This 2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 14 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 84,961 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 11:59.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 31st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YW52LZU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 202684,961 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Under Floor (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202584,961 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak Radiator
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Under Floor (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  10. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202431ST OCTOBER 202584,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202484,073 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202331ST OCTOBER 202483,216 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 202383,216 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202227TH OCTOBER 202382,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive N/s/f Driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 202282,830 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (7.1.2 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Central Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive N/s/f Driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202127TH OCTOBER 202282,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 202182,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 202027TH OCTOBER 202180,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexable Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexable Hose (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 202080,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexable Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexable Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer Adrift (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201927TH OCTOBER 202079,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 201979,773 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Well & Inner Wing Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201827TH OCTOBER 201978,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Axle Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201878,297 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Axle Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached Both Rear (5.3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201727TH OCTOBER 201876,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Axle Front Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment Both Front (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Flexy Hoses (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201776,422 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Axle Front Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment Both Front (2.5.a.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Flexy Hoses (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized (3.6.e.3)
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201627TH OCTOBER 201773,754 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201673,754 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Front (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Rear Section Of Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized (3.6.e.3)
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 201527TH OCTOBER 201670,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment Slight Play In Top Strut Mount (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201427TH OCTOBER 201567,075 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201467,075 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  2. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Emissions Not Carried Due Too Condition Of Exhaust.
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201327TH OCTOBER 201463,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 201363,923 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201227TH OCTOBER 201361,791 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Front Susp Tops.
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201261,791 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Front Susp Tops.
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201127TH OCTOBER 201259,291 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201027TH OCTOBER 201157,569 MI
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 200927TH OCTOBER 201051,914 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 200827TH OCTOBER 200946,430 MI
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 200731ST DECEMBER 200839,813 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 200739,590 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 200631ST DECEMBER 200731,150 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Detiriorating
  2. USER ENTERED - Os Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - Ns Front Tyre Worn On Both Edges
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 200531ST DECEMBER 200624,099 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YW52LZU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

YW52LZU MOT Comments

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YW52LZU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 84,961 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,694 miles

YW52LZU FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration YW52LZU was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 84,961 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 3,694 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 14 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YW52LZU has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 65 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 23 Major, 1 Dangerous and 19 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YW52LZU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 YW52LZU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YW52LZU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 YW52LZU does have Tax. Read more

When does YW52LZU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YW52LZU will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YW52LZU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YW52LZU will expire in 5 months on Saturday 31st October 2026. Read more

When did YW52LZU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YW52LZU was on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 11:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YW52LZU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for YW52LZU we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YW52LZU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for YW52LZU we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YW52LZU?

YW52LZU is registered as a 2002 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has YW52LZU done?

The odometer reading for YW52LZU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 84,961 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,694 miles per year. Read more

How old is YW52LZU?

The vehicle YW52LZU was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st December 2002. Read more

What colour is YW52LZU?

The official colour of YW52LZU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YW52LZU have?

YW52LZU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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