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DG52 AAJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,874 mi
Last recorded175,874 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 175,874 miles

Advise subframe corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 170,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 170,378 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 166,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor pan and boot floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 163,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 158,913 miles

slight corrosion to front inner wing brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flexi to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 150,197 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flexi to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flexi to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 145,863 miles

rear offside brake readings show it requires attention but ok on test

rear tyre valves cracked and deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2014 138,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 131,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 108,968 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,696 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,306 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,771 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 32,721 miles

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

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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DG52 AAJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG52 AAJ, 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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DG52 AAJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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