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DK52 TMU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,693 mi
Last recorded120,693 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,693 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 120,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,793 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 111,111 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 111,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,331 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 106,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,435 miles

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

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

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

rear box corroded

slight noise o/s/r bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,538 miles

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

all four tyres perished and cracked

both rear tyres starting to get out of shape on inner edge

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 69,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 57,878 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 May 2008 57,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 51,380 miles

exhaust middle and rear heavily corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2007 51,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middel and rear heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,728 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 TMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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