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DE52 CAV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,837 mi
Last recorded83,837 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,900 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,035 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,931 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,931 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 28,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,239 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 CAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

DE52 CAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is DE52 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 CAV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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