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DK52 ECX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

items dirty at time of test

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 80,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,312 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,312 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,915 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,549 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,259 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 15,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 13,589 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 ECX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

DK52 ECX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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