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DE52 FKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 124,759 miles

Central Front slight mist of oil on steering rack

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose leading to connection on nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 124,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front slight mist of oil on steering rack

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose leading to connection on nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 122,832 miles

different size tyres front and rear axles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,766 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 118,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 118,012 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 114,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 114,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 109,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 102,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 102,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,583 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 93,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,648 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 41,823 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,823 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 FKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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