MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm/ axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section part (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section on (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm/ axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Gearbox mounting defective slight splitting ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating
signs of o/s/f brake having been hot,slight fluctuation on front brakes
slight wear in both rear beam mount bushes
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low lens loose inside headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective slight splitting ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating
signs of o/s/f brake having been hot,slight fluctuation on front brakes
slight wear in both rear beam mount bushes
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at front ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust flexi deteriorating
front lower g/box mount rubber splitting
o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at front ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust flexi deteriorating
front lower g/box mount rubber splitting
o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroding
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes corroding various places
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes corroding various places
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bind on nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
high visabilty brake light has bulbs out. more than 50% working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
high visabilty brake light has bulbs out. more than 50% working
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust mid section to back box joint corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust mid section to back box joint corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
back box exhaust corroding
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DE52 HTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2002.
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