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DK52 KYV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,308 mi
Last recorded62,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 KYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside and nearside (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,299 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,988 miles

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

both headlamps poor condition

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both headlamps poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,294 miles

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

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 21,294 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,213 miles

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Sep 2009 16,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,684 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 14,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 10,085 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DK52 KYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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