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DK52 LZU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,522 mi
Last recorded116,522 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 LZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake binding but not recording a significant effort

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to LSV (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres approaching wear limit markers

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,987 miles

Both rear and NSF tyres worn close to wear limit markers

Inner face of front brake discs corroded and NSF brake binding slightly

NS and OS front brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 107,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,147 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both reg.plates delaminating

Headlamps in poor condition and dip beam patterns becoming distorted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,783 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,205 miles

rear wiper not clearing screen

slight damage to n/s/r wheel

slight damage to o/s/f wheel

slight leak from rear shock absorber

Fail 27 Jul 2009 90,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper not clearing screen

slight damage to n/s/r wheel

slight damage to o/s/f wheel

slight leak from rear shock absorber

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 67,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,039 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,257 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 32,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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