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DG52 ATO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,000 mi
Last recorded204,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ATO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 204,000 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front drop links wearing

headlights getting dim

rear plate dirty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 192,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroed and one mounting broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 178,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 149,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 149,024 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 118,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 118,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 88,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,752 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 ATO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ATO, 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 ATO registered?

DG52 ATO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is DG52 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 ATO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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