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DF52 EEX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,384 mi
Last recorded208,384 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 208,384 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 208,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 199,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 189,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 177,809 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 177,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 162,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

front bonnet rusted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 162,721 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

front bonnet rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 156,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 156,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

oil level low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 147,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 140,006 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 126,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 112,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 95,176 miles

windscreen cracked

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 EEX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

DF52 EEX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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