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DE52 HVL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 114,099 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to wear bars.

Offside and nearside front wiper blades torn.

Offside front brake backplate corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2013 113,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to wear bars.

Offside and nearside front wiper blades torn.

Offside front brake backplate corroded.

Registration plate lamp cover missing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2011 101,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,933 miles

rear wiper arm missing

reg plate lamp bulb holder lense missing

slight play offside front strut top mount

Fail 27 Jan 2011 89,933 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper arm missing

reg plate lamp bulb holder lense missing

slight play offside front strut top mount

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,215 miles

wipers not parking properly

Fail 8 Jan 2009 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers not parking properly

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,075 miles

front brake discs have light corrosion

windscreen marked

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 HVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVL, 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 HVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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