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DK52 VXE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 148,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 148,770 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 148,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 142,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 138,558 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 138,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 134,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 130,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 116,419 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 121,764 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside wing mirror cover missing but secure

very slight play in offside front steering arm and track rod end

Pass 21 Nov 2007 116,359 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 109,539 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 99,884 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 VXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

DK52 VXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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