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DG52 XRD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2021 83,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 79,851 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipes (by fuel filter) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,442 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of center pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipes (by fuel filter) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,698 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,633 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing,205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing,205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Oil leak crank sensor ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,824 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,042 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,964 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 35,964 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,930 miles

corrosion rear box..o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,142 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished but not showing ply cords

rear brakes have slight imbalance on application

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,594 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perised

Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,149 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 XRD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

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

Is DG52 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 XRD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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