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DK52 NTL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,988 mi
Last recorded138,988 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 NTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 138,988 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 129,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link. (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished.

f/o/s tyre wearing on outer edge.

front exh flexi joint in poor condition.

oil leak.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,163 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 116,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 104,407 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 104,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2011 91,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 91,485 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 80,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,997 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 70,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2008 58,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,249 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 NTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 NTL, 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 NTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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