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DK52 LWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 LWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,724 miles

Both front headlamps in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,931 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak radiator

power steering rack damp with fluid but not leaking at present

rear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking and still supported adequately at present

Fail 27 Aug 2016 90,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak radiator

power steering rack damp with fluid but not leaking at present

rear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking and still supported adequately at present

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,333 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,155 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 73,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,705 miles

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

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

rear exhust sillencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,753 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,542 miles

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

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,260 miles

exhaust tail box poor condition

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 LWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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