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DK52 VXM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,523 mi
Last recorded105,523 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,523 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 105,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe across rear axle corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 101,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f/indidcator lense missing.sills covered,oil leak.n/s/r/outer wall sligjhtly perishing.r/bumper,n/s/f/wing slightly damaged.

Fail 4 Dec 2021 101,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f/indidcator lense missing.sills covered,oil leak.n/s/r/outer wall sligjhtly perishing.r/bumper,n/s/f/wing slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,302 miles

Both Sides Sill Covers Fitted.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeated lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides old mark leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both Sides Sill Covers Fitted.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeated lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides old mark leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,037 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,037 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides & Leaking. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,726 miles

Both Rear metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,489 miles

see seperate document

Fail 26 Nov 2016 71,428 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

see seperate document

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,756 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 58,756 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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,796 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear number plate discolouring

Fail 28 Oct 2008 48,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

note nearside rear tyre has been run flat possible side wall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,846 miles

note nearside rear tyre has been run flat possible side wall damage

Fail 22 Oct 2007 442,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 442,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,449 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 VXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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