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DG52 DNE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,500 mi
Last recorded142,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 142,500 miles

Emissions not tested Back Box Snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both headlights mist (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow headlights both mist (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired rear both axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Arches Surface Corrosion

Under Body Corrosion and Undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2019 138,430 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front outer skirts fitted not allowing full ins

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 138,430 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front outer skirts fitted not allowing full ins

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,833 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front lower door corrded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both chassi leg corrded

both outer sill not fully check due to body skirt fitted

both outersill corrded

front subframe corrded

rear boot floor corrded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 133,833 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front lower door corrded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both chassi leg corrded

both outer sill not fully check due to body skirt fitted

both outersill corrded

front subframe corrded

rear boot floor corrded

under body corrision all over

Pass 25 Jan 2017 131,532 miles

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion all over

Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both innersill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion all over

Pass 22 Jan 2016 127,080 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 127,047 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,669 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 118,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2014 112,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,272 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,186 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 117,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 105,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 80,193 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 80,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 DNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DNE, 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 DNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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