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DG52 DGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,710 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,539 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,066 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is very badly perished but splits not deep enough to exspose cords or ply

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,926 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,281 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 57,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 51,256 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,956 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 39,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,286 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 DGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

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

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