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DF52 EHO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,096 mi
Last recorded182,096 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 182,096 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full inspection of seatbelts

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 176,139 miles

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F +O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

Fail 17 Oct 2014 176,139 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F +O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

ADVISE TRACKING DUE TO FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Oct 2013 164,510 miles

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Nov 2012 157,063 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 156,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 139,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 117,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 46,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,710 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DF52 EHO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EHO, 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 EHO registered?

DF52 EHO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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