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DK52 TKT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2015 114,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn unevenly causing excessive road noise

discarded cigarette on drivers seat causing fire hazard

Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,788 miles

o s rear spring seat deteriated but not effecting performance of spring

Pass 8 Dec 2012 100,831 miles

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

Offside rear top spring seat/cup deteriorated.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 100,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear top spring seat/cup deteriorated.

Tail pipe heatshield deteriorated/loose.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 95,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear shock absorber shroud detached and loose

Fail 3 Dec 2011 95,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear shock absorber shroud detached and loose

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,848 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 90,848 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 84,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 72,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,215 miles

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

slight perishing on tyre o/s/r

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DK52 TKT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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