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DE52 HEJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,360 mi
Last recorded131,360 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 131,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,626 miles

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front top strut mount worn

Fail 28 Dec 2012 121,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low tread and offside rear tyre low pressure

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front top strut mount worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,195 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall damage

very slight noise from nearside front wheel when spinning it poss start of wheel bearing going

Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,195 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall damage

very slight noise from nearside front wheel when spinning it poss start of wheel bearing going

Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,180 miles

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

both front tyres sidewall damage

signs of oil leak

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in offside steering rack end more when on floor

wipers not parking properly all the time

Fail 30 Dec 2009 85,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in offside steering rack end more when on floor

wipers not parking properly all the time

offside rear tyre low tread & nail in it not repairable

Pass 3 Jan 2009 73,549 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 60,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,831 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,638 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2007 49,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,888 miles

rear silencer corrodeding

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 HEJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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