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DU52 AEM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 AEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 113,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear perished and wearing low

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak suspected from oil filter ()

battery went flat quickly

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 103,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 100,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Advise nearside front inner tyre.

Advise offside front outer mirror casing.

Advise rear heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,696 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3/ BRAKE PIPES/EXHAUST VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,692 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3/ BRAKE PIPES/EXHAUST VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,982 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT 3/FRONT DISCS/EXHAUST/SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,689 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,309 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,428 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,425 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,097 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,358 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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 AEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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