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DE52 WGD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,478 mi
Last recorded134,478 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,478 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 130,787 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 126,754 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 120,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 111,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

Fail 5 May 2012 111,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 94,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriating

outer sills not fully checked due to mouldings

vehicle has been repaired at rear chassis cross member area repairs appear correct

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,541 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriating

outer sills not fully checked due to mouldings

vehicle has been repaired at rear chassis cross member area repairs appear correct

Pass 15 Nov 2008 81,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 81,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear reg plate starting to deteriate

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2007 69,120 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 69,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,130 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,742 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 44,742 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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