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DA52 AOX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 AOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,489 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit and nail in

Fail 7 Jan 2020 137,489 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing , jaggered edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit and nail in

Pass 18 Jan 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes have slight movement also starting to deteriorate

centre heat shield insecure also centre box exhaust rubbers have come detached

front chassis legs have corrosion but not holed also front sub frame has corrosion but not holed

front flexi exhaust has slight emissions leak

Fail 18 Jan 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

both rear axle bushes have slight movement also starting to deteriorate

centre heat shield insecure also centre box exhaust rubbers have come detached

front chassis legs have corrosion but not holed also front sub frame has corrosion but not holed

front flexi exhaust has slight emissions leak

Pass 27 Jan 2018

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,883 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,881 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,964 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbers split on back box

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,319 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

service lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2015 109,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

service lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 103,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,839 miles

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

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

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

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

rear passenger door outer catch broken door securely closed

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,839 miles

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

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

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

rear passenger door outer catch broken door securely closed

Fail 27 Nov 2009 74,243 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre inner wall has cuts

unable to open n/s rear door from outside

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,243 miles

n/s front tyre inner wall has cuts

unable to open n/s rear door from outside

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,355 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,301 miles

cambelt should be replaced at 40000 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2005 44,301 miles

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

cambelt should be replaced at 40000 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

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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DA52 AOX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DA52 AOX, 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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DA52 AOX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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