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DE52 HNK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

302,274 mi
Last recorded302,274 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 302,274 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

movement at both front mcphearson struts top assembly

rear brake efforts very low

Pass 31 Oct 2017 297,481 miles

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

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

slight play in subframe bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2017 297,447 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight play in subframe bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2016 292,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into and out of load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area, close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2016 292,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded into and out of load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area, close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2015 286,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 274,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 274,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 268,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 258,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 248,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 248,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 237,528 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 227,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 218,782 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 218,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 209,664 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 201,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 190,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 190,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 119,736 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 HNK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HNK, 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 HNK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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