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DE52 KUF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,063 mi
Last recorded81,063 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,063 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,831 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 70,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,857 miles

Engine Management light its On

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,409 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,580 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,665 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,706 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,442 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 43,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,616 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 KUF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

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

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