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DE52 FZY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,209 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

wipers faulty

Fail 25 Oct 2013 119,209 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

wipers faulty

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2012 109,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Nov 2011 100,473 miles

ADVISE. front nearside headlamp unit is slightly loose on the bottom of the headlamp

ADVISE. slight lift and movement in both top shaocker mountings when suspension not under load

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE. radiator is starting to leak coolant from the bottom offside of the radiator

Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,473 miles

ADVISE. front nearside headlamp unit is slightly loose on the bottom of the headlamp

ADVISE. slight lift and movement in both top shaocker mountings when suspension not under load

STRONG ADVISE. radiator is starting to leak coolant from the bottom offside of the radiator

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,775 miles

slight wind screen damage

Fail 15 Nov 2010 90,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhasut box flanges corrode

rear exhaust box outter casing corrode

slight wind screen damage

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,739 miles

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

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

oil coated underside

Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,436 miles

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

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

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 FZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

DE52 FZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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