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DE52 YLB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,756 mi
Last recorded107,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,756 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 107,756 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,871 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 58,570 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 51,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,411 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 34,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,703 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 YLB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 YLB registered?

DE52 YLB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is DE52 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 YLB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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