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DE52 ATF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,161 mi
Last recorded68,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ATF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,161 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

engine mount slight play front lower

front numberplate deteriated

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,512 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust seperated from back box (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,239 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,510 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre has cut on the sidewall but no cord expose

rear brakes slight squeaking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,153 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,868 miles

both front coil springs corroding on base

Pass 4 Jan 2009 24,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres perished

corrosion on middle section of exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 5,864 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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DE52 ATF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE52 ATF, 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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What year was DE52 ATF registered?

DE52 ATF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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