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DK52 LXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 LXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2025 118,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,851 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on the inner-side of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,466 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,296 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 3 Oct 2016 103,296 miles

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

SUSPENSION PARTS/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,111 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN LACES

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,867 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,755 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,806 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 10 Oct 2012 98,806 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 96,905 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,693 miles

front discs rusted on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,693 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front discs rusted on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 79,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,018 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,644 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 LXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LXU, 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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What year was DK52 LXU registered?

DK52 LXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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