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DG52 ZZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,804 miles

E.C.U. light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s and o/s (8.1.2a)

o/s/f brake disc over heated

Fail 6 Apr 2017 137,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding brake discs and pads over heated (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.C.U. light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s and o/s (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,941 miles

E.C.U. light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 129,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

E.C.U. light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,486 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 126,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e c u lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 118,045 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,998 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

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

Play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in offside front lower anti roll bar link balljoint

Fail 11 Apr 2013 109,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in offside front lower anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,478 miles

Child seats fitted

Front brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside front coil spring incomplete

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,840 miles

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

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

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

offside front top strut mount slight wear

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front top strut mount slight wear

Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust thin /corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust thin /corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,566 miles

rear exhaust thin/ flange rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,211 miles

rear exhaust rusty/flange corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,959 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,765 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,736 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 ZZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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