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BT52 DLK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

303,462 mi
Last recorded303,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 303,462 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Jan 2023 288,980 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 288,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 278,331 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 268,993 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 268,993 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 259,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 247,417 miles

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 20 Jan 2018 232,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 214,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 203,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 203,879 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 197,391 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn (o/s smooth).

metal brake pipes have been greased.

rear registration plate deterioated.

washer bottle leak.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 197,391 miles

front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn (o/s smooth).

metal brake pipes have been greased.

rear registration plate deterioated.

washer bottle leak.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 188,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 183,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 183,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 177,189 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 177,189 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 173,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 165,063 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 165,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 155,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 140,757 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Jan 2007 116,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 98,391 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BT52 DLK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 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 Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT52 DLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT52 DLK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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