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DE52 HLR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced would advise cleaning (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Feb 2016 146,665 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main / dip switch (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wount adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced would advise cleaning (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,129 miles

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

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses oxidised)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (blocking) on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn at edges

power steering rack damp

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber upper casing/dust covers corroded/holed

wiper blades do not park in the correct position

Fail 23 Sep 2014 134,129 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust badly corroded towards rear

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses oxidised)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (blocking) on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn at edges

power steering rack damp

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded

rear shock absorber upper casing/dust covers corroded/holed

wiper blades do not park in the correct position

Fail 8 Oct 2013 126,164 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust mounting missing but fully supported

Pass 8 Oct 2013 126,164 miles

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

Oil leak

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust mounting missing but fully supported

Fail 1 Oct 2012 121,259 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing but system still supported

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 121,259 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust mount missing but system still supported

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,533 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 105,533 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,659 miles

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

Front brake discs very worn

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,659 miles

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

Front brake discs very worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,077 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,509 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,897 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DE52 HLR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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