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DA52 KYE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,799 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,422 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,421 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,122 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all pipes not checked

corros exh

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,581 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

covers over sills

pipes not checked

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,648 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,294 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,339 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,873 miles

front brake pads 3mm left

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,019 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,019 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 22,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KYE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYE, 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 KYE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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