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DK52 HRC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,939 mi
Last recorded160,939 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 160,939 miles

front brakes have only just met the required brake imbalance

front number plate deteriorated (cracked), front headlights worn aim not so clear, front rack arms have slight play, front tyres close to limit, front top struts have movement, flywheel noisey, fan belt noisey

rear subframe bushes worn, rear shockers weak on bounce test (investigate), wheel bearings noisey on drive

Fail 30 Apr 2013 160,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate deteriorated (cracked), front headlights worn aim not so clear, front rack arms have slight play, front tyres close to limit, front top struts have movement, flywheel noisey, fan belt noisey

rear subframe bushes worn, rear shockers weak on bounce test (investigate), wheel bearings noisey on drive

Pass 5 May 2012 153,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf anti roll bar linkage has minor movement

Fail 27 Apr 2012 153,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,021 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 56,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,411 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 HRC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

DK52 HRC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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