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DK52 WXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,273 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,390 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin is corroding away

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm and has a nail in the tread

O/S headlamp is cloudy and beasm pattern is reduced

O/S/R tyres is on 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2013 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust backbox outer skin is corroding away

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm and has a nail in the tread

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

O/S headlamp is cloudy and beasm pattern is reduced

O/S/R tyres is on 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,793 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,349 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 50,346 miles

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

front tyres slightly featherd

near side front tyre side wall in poor condition

small boldge in off side rear tyre

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,801 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 WXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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