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DS52 CVB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,412 mi
Last recorded169,412 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 169,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 164,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 164,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes / along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer / split (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to/from brake compensator valve X3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,202 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,899 miles

advise week exust pipe

Fail 2 Sep 2021 140,891 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise week exust pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2020 136,913 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 136,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 130,046 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer peeling

Fail 16 May 2019 130,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer peeling

Pass 22 May 2018 126,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2018 126,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2017 123,002 miles

Central Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Lower tyre on 2mm

exhaust heat shield broken and hanging down

load sensing vale starting to seize

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,218 miles

advise crossion brake pipes week exust front tyers low sill scurts fited

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,321 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 111,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,872 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2013 106,727 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,357 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,357 miles

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

front tyers low ferruls crossion brake pipes week exust pies lens rear ns cluster

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,915 miles

n/s/f brake disc outer face corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread

Pass 25 Jul 2009 78,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,826 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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DS52 CVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS52 CVB, 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 DS52 CVB registered?

DS52 CVB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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