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DE52 KVW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,550 mi
Last recorded135,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 135,550 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 126,453 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,046 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,036 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine oil level low

Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 97,510 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edge

mil on dash

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edge

mil on dash

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2009

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

nearside headlamp poor pattern on dip beam

Fail 30 Dec 2009

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp poor pattern on dip beam

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,785 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 64,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,953 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 35,953 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 18,572 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 KVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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