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DK52 LZH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,474 mi
Last recorded133,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 LZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 133,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 133,474 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,124 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 130,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,406 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 127,367 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,808 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 118,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2016 118,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2015 110,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 105,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2014 105,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 94,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2013 94,455 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 May 2012 85,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 78,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 72,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,838 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,293 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,293 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,836 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 LZH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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