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DK52 HJC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 117,592 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam & mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 117,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2022 114,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam, front subframe & mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 110,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 106,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 101,222 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 98,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 88,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,474 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 73,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,440 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 67,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,246 miles

Nearside 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 23 Jan 2012 61,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 7 Feb 2011 45,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,744 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,776 miles

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

both front tyres slight side wall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,073 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 159,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HJC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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