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DU52 AEJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,873 mi
Last recorded105,873 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 AEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,188 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 101,188 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 95,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 89,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,945 miles

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

n/s/r light cluster slightly broken but white light only showing to the side of the car.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,109 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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DU52 AEJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 DU52 AEJ, 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 DU52 AEJ registered?

DU52 AEJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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