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DU52 DHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,135 mi
Last recorded158,135 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 DHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,135 miles

axle bushes are very soft

oil leak

wipers don't park

both front brake pipes are corroded .

slight play in both wishbone ball joints

Pass 14 Aug 2017 150,833 miles

axle bushes are soft

coolent leak

headlamps need cleaning

wipers need replacing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 143,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dip headlamps work but poor output

ns wiper is split

oil and coolent leak

os sub-frame rear bush

rear axle bushes are soft

all brake pipes are very rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both headlamps need cleaning up

Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside

headlamps work but poor output

play in the nsf drop link

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes need cleaning up

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,672 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,190 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on inside wall

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front suspension looks to have excessive camber.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 77,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front suspension looks to have excessive camber.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,668 miles

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

both front discs pitted,scored and worn, recommend further investigation.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,119 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 DHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

DU52 DHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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