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DE52 ZFM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,153 mi
Last recorded112,153 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to light lense

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

Offside Rear tyre on 4mm + perished

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 112,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear damage to light lense

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre on 4mm + perished

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,083 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,077 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oily

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

offside mirror backplate missing

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oily

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

offside mirror backplate missing

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,644 miles

offside mirror cover missing

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front +offside rear tyres perished/damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,644 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front +offside rear tyres perished/damaged

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,624 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Tail box outer cover corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,369 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Tail box outer cover corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 59,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 31,528 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,520 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 ZFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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