CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG52 ZPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 72,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,496 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,496 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,903 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 68,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear compensater to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear compensater to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,406 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,756 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,273 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear nsr axle bush deteriorated and has movement

Offside Rear osr axle bush deteriorated and has movement

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,330 miles

n/s inner disc face rough

slight lift in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,822 miles

slight lift in f/o/s top suspension mounting

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,850 miles

o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight lift in f/n/s top suspension mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,838 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,423 miles

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

o/s/rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,322 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG52 ZPU 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 77.3%.

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 ZPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG52 ZPU?

You can check the full history of DG52 ZPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG52 ZPU registered?

DG52 ZPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DG52 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 ZPU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG52 ZPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG52 ZPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.