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DE52 CCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,908 mi
Last recorded148,908 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 148,908 miles

handbrake coming to end of reserve travel

n/s/f tyre outer treads worn

n/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Fail 7 Mar 2016 148,888 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake coming to end of reserve travel

n/s/f tyre outer treads worn

n/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2015 145,365 miles

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

n/s/f to rear brake showing surface rust

n/s/f tyre outer tread showing wear

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 145,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f to rear brake showing surface rust

n/s/f tyre outer tread showing wear

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 140,381 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 138,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 138,157 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 135,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 111,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 111,025 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 97,932 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 97,827 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,198 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,198 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 71,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,308 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,573 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 CCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CCV, 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 CCV registered?

DE52 CCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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