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DG52 FNK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,278 mi
Last recorded147,278 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 147,278 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,485 miles

Sills covered.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 137,485 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sills covered

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

sills covered

Fail 23 Nov 2016 131,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

sills covered

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,735 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,056 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust box corroded at rear

exhaust tailpipe pretruding out from rear bumper

Fail 9 Oct 2014 113,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust box corroded at rear

exhaust tailpipe pretruding out from rear bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,323 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,066 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,320 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 85,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,359 miles

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

no plate light dim

o/s/r door doesn't open

Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no plate light dim

o/s/r door doesn't open

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,918 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,918 miles

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

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

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,773 miles

drivers rear door cannot be openend from inside or outside the vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,388 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FNK 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

DG52 FNK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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