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DF52 DVW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

73,496 mi
Last recorded73,496 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,496 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 73,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Corroded, seriously weakened. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,970 miles

Front exhaust flexy broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear cross-member rubber bush plastic broken

Rear wiper blade/arm missing

Fail 28 Oct 2022 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexy broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear cross-member rubber bush plastic broken

Rear wiper blade/arm missing

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,223 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 70,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,537 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 68,537 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,902 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 66,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R 195 60 V 15... Rest are 205 50 V 16 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,852 miles

offside front chassis rail advanced corrosion.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 64,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside front chassis rail advanced corrosion.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,675 miles

Grease on front brake pipe

Rear brake pipes corroded

Advanced wear to front brake discs.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 62,675 miles

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

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe covered in grease.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,670 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe covered in grease.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,999 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,999 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door trim insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim mounts (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 14 Aug 2015 59,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes next to petrol tank slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,628 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes next to petrol tank slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,559 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

accident damage to near side of vehicle

both rear tyres in poor condition (starting to crack and split along edge of tread)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,751 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 21,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 DVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 DF52 DVW, 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 DVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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