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DK52 GXZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,567 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,299 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,707 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 54,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front noise from hub

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,605 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

cracks in rear tyres

deep cracks in both front inner sidewalls

front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 6 Oct 2015 50,771 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

cracks in rear tyres

deep cracks in both front inner sidewalls

front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,581 miles

cracks in all tyres

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks in all tyres

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,535 miles

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

back box corroded

cracks in rear tyres

splits in both front inner sidewalls

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

back box corroded

cracks in rear tyres

splits in both front inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper torn

splits in front inner sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,550 miles

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

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

back box corroded

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,548 miles

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

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

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

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

back box corroded

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,403 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 GXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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