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DS52 DDZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,756 mi
Last recorded164,756 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 164,756 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 162,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 160,397 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 157,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 154,188 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 142,753 miles

Brake pipe surface corrosion to n/s/r , o/s/r and compensator to o/s/r flexi hose

Exhaust tail section corroded

Front towbar electirc require securing - especially o/s/f inner wing

Head light aims require leveling

N/s/f antiroll bar d bush worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

internal rack movement o/s

Pass 11 May 2015 130,018 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

top of fuel tank damp

Fail 5 May 2015 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper split

top of fuel tank damp

Pass 7 May 2014 115,328 miles

near side front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 115,328 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

near side front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 102,418 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre cracked around outer sidewall

Fail 9 May 2013 102,417 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre cracked around outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 93,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,624 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 79,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,186 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,480 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 DDZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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