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DE52 YKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,632 mi
Last recorded119,632 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 119,632 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 119,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2014 115,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,954 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 108,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 103,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,202 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,031 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,840 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 77,840 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,150 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 60,148 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 112,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 110,258 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 110,258 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 107,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 107,217 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 YKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

DE52 YKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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