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DK52 YWL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,592 mi
Last recorded113,592 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 113,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,763 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,024 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,479 miles

rear box corroding

rear exhaust flanges corroded

slight play nearside front anti roll link

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,812 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,632 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,991 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal minimum.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,991 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal minimum.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,400 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 29,400 miles

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

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

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

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 YWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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