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DE52 XPD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,027 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

o/s n/s/r tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,371 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 70,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 60,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,358 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,165 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 32,030 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,030 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,142 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

screenwashers have reduced pressure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,169 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 23,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,017 miles

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

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 XPD 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 63.6%.

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 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 XPD, 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 XPD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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