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DG52 AKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,489 mi
Last recorded115,489 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 AKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,489 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,530 miles

Engine managment light on indicating a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded but not seriously weakend.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 102,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine managment light on indicating a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded but not seriously weakend.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,495 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,592 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 53,769 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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DG52 AKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 AKX registered?

DG52 AKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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