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DK52 VWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,476 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 107,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 102,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,269 miles

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

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

small chips in front screen

Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,255 miles

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

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

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

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

small chips in front screen

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,409 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disck lipped

Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,409 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front disck lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,359 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,365 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 VWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VWR, 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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What year was DK52 VWR registered?

DK52 VWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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