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DG52 DPE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,827 mi
Last recorded123,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 123,827 miles

1 alloy wheel fitted to nearside front (tyres same size)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

crack in windscreen not in swept area

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

nearside front door strap missing (slightly damaged door)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 123,827 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

1 alloy wheel fitted to nearside front (tyres same size)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

nearside front door strap missing (slightly damaged door)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front

front number plate cracked

wiper operation requires attention soon(requires wipermotor)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 113,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front body

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal limit

wiper operation reequires attention soon (requires wiper motor)

Pass 20 May 2010 103,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 3 rear seats have child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

boot slightly damaged

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axels

nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

nearside wiper slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 103,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 3 rear seats have child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

boot slightly damaged

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axels

nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

nearside wiper slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 93,759 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Fail 15 May 2009 93,759 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on legal limit

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 16 May 2008 85,628 miles

front number plate starting to distort

oil residue from around steering rack area

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2005 66,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DPE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

DG52 DPE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is DG52 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 DPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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