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DE52 CEV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,265 mi
Last recorded63,265 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,265 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,262 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,252 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and blowing near excessive

n/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated but has no excessive movement

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit and is cracking in tread

signs of dampness around o/s rear shocker

Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and blowing near excessive

n/s rear axle bush slightly deteriorated but has no excessive movement

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit and is cracking in tread

signs of dampness around o/s rear shocker

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,556 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and has slight blow

n/s rear tyre has a nail in it and is cracking in tread

o/s front and both rear brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall in places near excessive

slight scratch in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and has slight blow

n/s front wheel bead rim slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre has a nail in it and is cracking in tread

o/s front and both rear brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall in places near excessive

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight scratch in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,212 miles

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

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

front no.plate damaged but readable at distance

Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front no.plate damaged but readable at distance

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,492 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 22,591 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 CEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

DE52 CEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for DE52 CEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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