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DG52 DGV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,632 mi
Last recorded125,632 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 125,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 125,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 121,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 114,107 miles

Engine oil leak from rocker gasket

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Engine oil leak from rocker gasket

Head lamp aim images are reduced due to headlamp lenses being fogged

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF abs sensor unplugged. No abs warning on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,658 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,335 miles

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

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

both front brake disc showing wear.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,320 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc showing wear.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,569 miles

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

both front brake disc showing wear.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 79,569 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

both front brake disc showing wear.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,564 miles

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

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,546 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,790 miles

o/s rear outer door handle inop

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,025 miles

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

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 DGV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DGV, 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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DG52 DGV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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