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DE52 KPJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,276 mi
Last recorded43,276 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,276 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2024 42,402 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,440 miles

underside rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 35,921 miles

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,301 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,911 miles

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)

front wipers smeary

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 27,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,595 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,678 miles

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

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

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

o/side tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2009 18,678 miles

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

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

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

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

o/side tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,013 miles

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

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,678 miles

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

nearside front bumper damaged

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

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 KPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KPJ, 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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What year was DE52 KPJ registered?

DE52 KPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DE52 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 KPJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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