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DU52 EEA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,394 mi
Last recorded143,394 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 EEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,394 miles

Brake pipes corroded rear!

Coil springs corroded all round!

Corrosion over much of the vehicles underside!

Front discs corroded!

NS front tyre worn close to the legal limit!

Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,873 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 136,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 129,334 miles

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

off side front steering track rod end has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 119,356 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear brakes 17% imbalance

slight outer wall damage on o/s/f tyre 175/70/14

Fail 25 Nov 2010 107,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear brakes 17% imbalance

slight outer wall damage on o/s/f tyre 175/70/14

Fail 6 Oct 2009 95,887 miles

Front tyres wearing near legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges, just legal.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,887 miles

Front tyres wearing near legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges, just legal.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,923 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion developing on rear exhaust section

Front windscreen has several small stone chips

Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,667 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 EEA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

DU52 EEA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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