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DG52 ZFY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 794,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,802 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 64,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Nov 2012 59,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,739 miles

Front wipers slow speed.No difference between speed settings.

OSR brake squealing.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,521 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,521 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,797 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,797 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,788 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 33,788 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,707 miles

osf, osr and nsr tyres perishing due to age

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 22,411 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 ZFY 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 66.7%.

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 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

DG52 ZFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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