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DE52 HCX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,578 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,000 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 91,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 87,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,336 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2019 86,326 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front indicator bulbs pale

front tyres 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front indicator bulbs pale

front tyres 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,893 miles

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

front top suspension mounts slight wear

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,549 miles

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

front top mounts worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front top mounts worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,057 miles

front brakes worn

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,883 miles

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,945 miles

centre and rear exhaust flange rust

chip windscreen

front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,531 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust rust

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

slight play front top mounts

wipers splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,820 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front top mounts slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,633 miles

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

front top mounts slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,305 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 52,305 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,860 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2005 7,773 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 HCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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