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DE52 WGG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,522 mi
Last recorded75,522 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2016 75,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine rough running

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,966 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2015 69,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not parking (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,390 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,731 miles

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

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

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

eml lamp on slight missfire

exhaust flexi slight blow

Fail 12 Oct 2013 60,731 miles

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

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

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

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

eml lamp on slight missfire

exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 20 Oct 2012 57,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,717 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 51,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine missfire causing engine lamp on.

No oil in engine

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,966 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 46,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,185 miles

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

eml light on

front and rear number plates deteriating

front brake pads worn

front discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2009 41,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

eml light on

front and rear number plates deteriating

front brake pads worn

front discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2008 35,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on dash

small oil leak from sump

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,239 miles

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

eml light on dash

small oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,030 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 18,701 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 WGG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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