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DE52 HMK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,910 mi
Last recorded88,910 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view backing casing missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

both front top mounts noisy

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,466 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 87,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,346 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

braking surfaces have surface corroision

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,346 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

braking surfaces have surface corroision

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,548 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

e.m.l. light on

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,265 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel slighty rough when rotated

Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,361 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 62,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,495 miles

exhaust corroded

tyres treads low

Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,894 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,841 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 HMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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