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DF52 BYP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,262 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 129,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,269 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,588 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 100,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

beam aim poor

exhaust corroded centre to rear and rear box

Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

beam aim poor

exhaust corroded centre to rear and rear box

Pass 3 May 2013 86,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 73,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 73,775 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres low perished and mis shaped

Pass 6 May 2011 69,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 65,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 33,578 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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DF52 BYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF52 BYP, 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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DF52 BYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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