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DK52 KUD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 47,142 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 47,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,116 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 44,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 44,947 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,901 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 42,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 37,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,332 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,369 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,219 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,942 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,372 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,337 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 KUD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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