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DK52 GWU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,743 mi
Last recorded103,743 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,350 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,350 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,482 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Aug 2011 53,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,450 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 41,767 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 41,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,201 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 38,198 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,405 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 19,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

DK52 GWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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