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DG52 ZYN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ZYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,610 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,070 miles

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

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

exhaust has corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 116,070 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust has corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 110,522 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side upper quarter panel damaged

unable to check outer sill due to cover

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,738 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 100,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,941 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 83,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZYN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

DG52 ZYN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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