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DK52 KKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 KKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 147,001 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged near front sub-frame (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise brake fluid low

advise eml light on

advise front brake disc worn

advise o/s/f brake slight sticking

advise oil leak

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,605 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,288 miles

movement in front mcpherson strut mtgs at maximum.rear brake efforts lower than normal for service and handbrake

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,156 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 96,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,786 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,779 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,323 miles

start of corrosion ,front to rear ,both rear and o/s front brake pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

start of corrosion ,front to rear ,both rear and o/s front brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,273 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 15,996 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 KKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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