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DG52 DGY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 119,475 miles

advise rear number plate light

car has a very bad water leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 119,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear number plate light

car has a very bad water leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,199 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Poor pattern to nearside dipped beam

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded and leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2010 107,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Poor pattern to nearside dipped beam

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,215 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 60,983 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG52 DGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

DG52 DGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is DG52 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 DGY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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