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DE52 ATY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ATY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,571 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 117,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 116,248 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 114,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has play in ball joint.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2014 67,566 miles

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

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

mistyness of oil around gearbox

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,272 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,713 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded/weak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,782 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,067 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ATY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE52 ATY, 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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DE52 ATY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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