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DF52 DZR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

215,701 mi
Last recorded215,701 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 215,701 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2014 209,247 miles

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2014 209,087 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inside wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 191,785 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 191,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 172,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covered in oil,but no visable leaks

n/s/f wheel inner bead has slight damage

rear exhaust corroding

slight damage o/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 29 Feb 2012 172,702 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covered in oil,but no visable leaks

n/s/f wheel inner bead has slight damage

rear exhaust corroding

slight damage o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 153,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Wipers do not park

Fail 24 Feb 2011 153,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Wipers do not park

Pass 13 Feb 2010 135,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 135,130 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 119,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 119,225 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2007 105,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,671 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 DZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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