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DG52 XRB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,160 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear subframe front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 86,085 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear subframe front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,217 miles

Both front tyres worn.

Both headlamps light output poor.

Both track rod ends slight play.

Footbrake performance low.

Nearside front brake disc badly corroded and pitted.

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded.

Offside rear brake binding.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,927 miles

Both headlight pattern poor.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both headlight pattern poor.

Slight play OSF antiroll bar link.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,454 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded.

Both headlamps poor pattern/ low output.

Front brakes imbalanced.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,876 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,876 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,320 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,320 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,469 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,783 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 25,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,942 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 XRB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XRB, 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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DG52 XRB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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