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2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,704 mi
Last recorded125,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Door check strap loose in door

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Back cover missing ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Door check strap loose in door

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Back cover missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 119,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 119,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 109,357 miles

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r lamp lens cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2014 109,356 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r lamp lens cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,450 miles

advise items removed from windscreen ?(air freshners)

advise o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

advise wind screen has damage to zone b but less than 40mm

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,450 miles

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

advise items removed from windscreen ?(air freshners)

advise o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

advise wind screen has damage to zone b but less than 40mm

Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,100 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,845 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,020 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 HTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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