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DG52 UAL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 UAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,193 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,047 miles

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

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

both rear springs corrodded

front discs corrodded

off side front slight binding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both rear springs corrodded

front discs corrodded

off side front slight binding

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,159 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,893 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,547 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,091 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,091 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,951 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,951 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,388 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 UAL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

DG52 UAL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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