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DE52 WFW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,802 mi
Last recorded95,802 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,198 miles

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

brake pipes to both rear flexys slightly corroded

different size tyres fitted on seperate axles

engine management light on

front exhaust flexy and rear box both deteriorated and have slight blows

front to rear brake pipe slighttly corroded

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly in tread

slight scratch in windscreen zone 'A'

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake pipes to both rear flexys slightly corroded

engine management light on

front exhaust flexy and rear box both deteriorated and have slight blows

front to rear brake pipe slighttly corroded

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly in tread

slight scratch in windscreen zone 'A'

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,066 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust blowing

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

Nearside front coil spring incomplete but still seated correctly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,041 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,204 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,547 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 WFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

DE52 WFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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