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DK52 XAD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,334 mi
Last recorded187,334 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 XAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 187,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

backbox exhaust system & joint deteriorated.

o/s/r shock dust cover insecure.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 170,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out on high level brake light

exhaust middle to rear joint corroding

front brake discs slightly grooved

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wipers not always parking at rest position/will do with assistance

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear shock absorber dustcover loose

rear registration lamp going dull

rear silencer deteriorating mounting bracket detached from exhaust

rear wiper blade perished

wiper linkages getting worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 170,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out on high level brake light

exhaust middle to rear joint corroding

front brake discs slightly grooved

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wipers not always parking at rest position/will do with assistance

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear shock absorber dustcover loose

rear registration lamp going dull

rear silencer deteriorating mounting bracket detached from exhaust

rear wiper blade perished

wiper linkages getting worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 152,520 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

wipers not always parking in rest position

Fail 18 Dec 2010 138,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2010 138,815 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2009 116,696 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 116,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 60,545 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 42,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DK52 XAD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel 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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

DK52 XAD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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