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DE52 CGX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,833 mi
Last recorded57,833 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 CGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 57,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,459 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 26 Sep 2023 55,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,591 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,591 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,511 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,577 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,789 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 CGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE52 CGX?

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What year was DE52 CGX registered?

DE52 CGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is DE52 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 CGX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE52 CGX have outstanding finance?

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