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DG52 DNO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,248 mi
Last recorded92,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,248 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,049 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,049 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,668 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 60,658 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

rear and centre exhaust badley rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,085 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,496 miles

Back box outer shell starting to deterioate

Both front tyres have slight wear

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear

Small stone chip in screen

Fail 20 Nov 2010 53,496 miles

Back box outer shell starting to deterioate

Both front tyres have slight wear

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear

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

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,475 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear exhaust box mount broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,475 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

rear exhaust box mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,814 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,718 miles

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

Oil leak

advise slight high spots on inner edges of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres (not excess).advise brake check (unable to view inner pads,ok on brake test.).advise slight leak from steering rack (not excess).

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,904 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
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DG52 DNO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

DG52 DNO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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