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DK52 WEH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 WEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,535 miles

management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section with flexi (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and advise back box corroded (7.1.2)

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

management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,321 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,188 miles

pedal rubbers

steering rack slight leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

pedal rubbers

steering rack slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,965 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 70,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,954 miles

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

nearside front hub bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside front hub bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,074 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 46,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,601 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack on tread.

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

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

Slight leak from steering rack on passenger side gaitor.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,418 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,144 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 WEH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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