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DK52 GUD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 GUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 151,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND BLOWING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 144,581 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/BLOWING

Fail 8 Aug 2019 144,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL FRONT TO REAR NEED REPACING (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/BLOWING

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,134 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,420 miles

Front Lower rear engine mount has some movement,advise

Front Lower vehicle has some oil leak,advise

Nearside Front Inner rack end has some play,advise

Nearside Front shock top mount has some play,advise

Nearside Rear brake pipes have some corrosion,advise

Offside Rear lamp has a crack,advise

Fail 10 Aug 2017 128,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack end rubber deteriorated (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower rear engine mount has some movement,advise

Front Lower vehicle has some oil leak,advise

Nearside Front Inner rack end has some play,advise

Nearside Front shock top mount has some play,advise

Nearside Rear brake pipes have some corrosion,advise

Offside Rear lamp has a crack,advise

Pass 18 Aug 2016 130,412 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 130,397 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,123 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,123 miles

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

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

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 85,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,028 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,416 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DK52 GUD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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