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DE52 CFM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,337 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear silencer and front pipe excessive corrosion on joint. (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear silencer and front pipe excessive corrosion on joint. (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,573 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear. sill covers fitted both sides.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 78,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear. sill covers fitted both sides.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,032 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,801 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,229 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,229 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,898 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 12,543 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 CFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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