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DK52 EDL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,551 mi
Last recorded109,551 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 109,551 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,635 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

Front Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrule

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear tyres low/wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2022 95,509 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear tyres low/wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 89,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 82,833 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,985 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 72,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,937 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 67,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,348 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,458 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,171 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 EDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

DK52 EDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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