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DE52 YLC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,907 mi
Last recorded167,907 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 167,907 miles

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inside edge

n/s rear tyre bald on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 167,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inside edge

n/s rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 7 May 2014 156,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 152,128 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 152,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,780 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 144,780 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 135,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 135,370 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 125,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 125,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 110,464 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 110,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 88,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 76,469 miles

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

exhaust rear & centre corroded

front brake discs corroding & worn 20% imbalance on brakes

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 YLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

DE52 YLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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