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DE52 HDL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,574 mi
Last recorded89,574 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,574 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 89,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend change. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend change. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,188 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear fixing deteriated (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear silenser corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,568 miles

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

rear silenser corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r shock dust cover insacure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,298 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wearing uneavenly

Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f/ tyre wearing uneavenly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,342 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 31,391 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 HDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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