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DG52 XGA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,072 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 81,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 73,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner part of tread getting worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,177 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,606 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,263 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,705 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 38,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2005 26,775 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 XGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

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

Is DG52 XGA safe to buy?

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