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DG52 DCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,925 mi
Last recorded52,925 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,083 miles

Oil misting

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Oil misting

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,314 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,485 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,466 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,238 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 32,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust in poor condtion

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 DCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DCO, 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

How do I check the history of DG52 DCO?

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What year was DG52 DCO registered?

DG52 DCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is DG52 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 DCO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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