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DG52 DCE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 88,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,420 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 53,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,419 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,402 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,402 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 15,551 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 DCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG52 DCE, 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 DG52 DCE registered?

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

Is DG52 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 DCE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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