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DE52 HFH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 82,837 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 82,836 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,456 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,411 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded and insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2013 69,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded and insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,043 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,638 miles

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

near side rear seat belt partial inspection only child seat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,409 miles

slight leak from nearside steering rack, rear number plate backing peeling.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,174 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 HFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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