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DE52 GDV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,489 mi
Last recorded167,489 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 GDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 167,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 167,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,039 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteroirated on rear box

Fail 11 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteroirated on rear box

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

both front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust shell corroded

rear wiper blade worn

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight oil leak on top of engine

Fail 18 Oct 2010

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust shell corroded

rear wiper blade worn

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight oil leak on top of engine

Fail 22 Oct 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009
Pass 28 Oct 2008
Fail 28 Oct 2008

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,329 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,261 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,513 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 GDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

DE52 GDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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