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DE52 HDV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 133,122 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 133,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre is cracking badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 130,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 126,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 120,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2019 116,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,008 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 110,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 105,461 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,461 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 95,259 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 95,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,440 miles

front tyres cracking slightly on inner sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,113 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre slight crack inner wall

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,146 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 HDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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