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DK52 NUF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,455 mi
Last recorded115,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 NUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,455 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,455 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on will not go back in park position (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,668 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front gearbox engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2016 109,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle rear (5.2.5b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front gearbox engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,396 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 105,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,161 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 94,221 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,510 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 87,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 79,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,543 miles

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s front inner wheel arch insecure

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2008 58,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s front inner wheel arch insecure

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,084 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,135 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 NUF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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