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DG52 ZWH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,962 mi
Last recorded147,962 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ZWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 147,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 147,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,559 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close too legal limit

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,286 miles

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,599 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 98,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,951 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,624 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,389 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 ZWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

DG52 ZWH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is DG52 ZWH safe to buy?

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