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DE52 KRF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

engine noisey/rough

exhaust flexy joint slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges/low

o/s rear tyre getting low

outer sill covers fitted

slight movement in n/s front headlamp

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

engine noisey/rough

exhaust flexy joint slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges/low

o/s rear tyre getting low

outer sill covers fitted

slight movement in n/s front headlamp

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,558 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,595 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight damage nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight damage nearside rear tyre

small splits wiper blades

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 32,567 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads are getting low

heavy rust rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level is low

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

washers require attention

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,373 miles

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

dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

sill covers fitted

slight damage nearside front tyre outer wall

suspect front brake pads are getting low

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 KRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

DE52 KRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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