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DG52 DSE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn slightly out of shape

engine breather pipe split

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side front chassis leg corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 80,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn slightly out of shape

coolant level low

engine breather pipe split

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side front chassis leg corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,932 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld coming away (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,922 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 76,922 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,647 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both headlamp lenses deteriated

child seats fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both headlamp lenses deteriated

child seats fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriated

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,674 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriated

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,364 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriated

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp lenses deteriated

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,627 miles

all brake pipes corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,470 miles

front and rear number plates deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,920 miles

front and rear number plates deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,263 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,619 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,495 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear exhaust box corroded

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 DSE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

DG52 DSE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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