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DE52 AVC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,103 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,899 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,057 miles

slight play in both anti roll bar links

Fail 17 Jul 2010 67,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in both anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 415,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,862 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 26,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 AVC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE52 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

DE52 AVC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is DE52 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 AVC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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