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DF52 DXH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

side windows tinted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in nsf shocker top mount

slight play in osf shocker top mount

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,217 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

off side head light has slight movement

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,215 miles

off side head light has slight movement

Pass 1 Nov 2005 46,559 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 DXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXH, 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 DF52 DXH registered?

DF52 DXH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is DF52 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 DXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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