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DK52 GUC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,869 mi
Last recorded258,869 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 GUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 258,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 258,860 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill riser and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 243,547 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

rear axel bushes in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2023 243,542 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

rear axel bushes in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2022 227,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear axel bushes in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2021 210,998 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 210,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020

nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded but not holed

Fail 18 Nov 2020

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 176,180 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 176,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 164,043 miles

Corrosion on components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Wipers not always parking correctly

Fail 14 Dec 2017 164,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Wipers not always parking correctly

Pass 7 Dec 2016 151,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion on brake pipes .. advise to replace rear pipes

drivers windscreen washer blocked

front tyre treads worn low .. no tread on inside of tyres

rear tyres unevenly worn

wipers not always parking correctly

Pass 9 Dec 2015 138,319 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front exhaust in poor condition

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,216 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 112,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,566 miles

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre tread lifting on edges

o/s/f brake hose feral heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre tread lifting on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2012 97,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre tread lifting on edges

o/s/f brake hose feral heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre tread lifting on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,545 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all four tyres stepped inner edges and low 205/50/16

front wipers not parking

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all four tyres stepped inner edges and low 205/50/16

front wipers not parking

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,654 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,514 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,154 miles

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

intermitant not working for wipers

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,247 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket badly corroded

small hole inoffside outer cv boot

Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,349 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 GUC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GUC, 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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DK52 GUC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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