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DK52 DZV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 87,259 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Coolant leak radiator lower ()

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

Offside Front spring rubbing on body

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,060 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,057 miles

front brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,718 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,714 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,042 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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DK52 DZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK52 DZV, 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 DK52 DZV registered?

DK52 DZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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