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DK52 KRG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,880 mi
Last recorded156,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 KRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 156,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 156,878 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 148,347 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 9 Jun 2017 148,347 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all ciol springs been lowered

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 132,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f n/s/f both front to rear all excess corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested emissions too high (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear top lights (1.1.A.3b)

Coil spring not correctly located both rears (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,785 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 123,782 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,376 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 116,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,820 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,810 miles

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

Nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 89,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 68,928 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 68,925 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,741 miles

center seat belt locked into position

Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center seat belt locked into position

near side rear wheel bearing noisey during rotation

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,949 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 40,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DK52 KRG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KRG, 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 KRG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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