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DK52 ZCJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,998 mi
Last recorded121,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ZCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 121,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak at engine

Fail 28 Jun 2014 107,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak at engine

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,262 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s trim loose

oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rusty

n/s trim loose

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,603 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror top cover missing

Fail 2 Jul 2011 82,603 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s door mirror top cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,978 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,870 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 60,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,273 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,777 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 ZCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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