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DN52 YCC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,915 mi
Last recorded113,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,915 miles

Both Front Tyres Low On Edges

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

Front Headlamps Misted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 113,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Both Front Tyres Low On Edges

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

Front Headlamps Misted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,164 miles

Exhaust front and middle rusted

Exhaust middle section has a slight gas leak

Front brake discs rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Sill covers fitted

Various metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Fail 25 Jul 2016 105,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Exhaust front and middle rusted

Exhaust middle section has a slight gas leak

Front brake discs rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Sill covers fitted

Various metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,181 miles

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

both front wipers are split but do not smear

o/s/f wing mirror cover is missing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,181 miles

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front wipers are split but do not smear

o/s/f wing mirror cover is missing

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,652 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 92,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

cut in sidewall nearside rear tyre

rear windows and tailgate window darkened

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,660 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2009 63,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,012 miles

offside and nearside tyre walls cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,241 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIATION

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,120 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,078 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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DN52 YCC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN52 YCC, 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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DN52 YCC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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