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DC52 AEG

2002 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,628 mi
Last recorded170,628 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 AEG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 170,628 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 165,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 155,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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DC52 AEG is a 2002 Opel Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC52 AEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC52 AEG registered?

DC52 AEG is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is DC52 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC52 AEG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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