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DU52 EKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,051 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 82,044 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,276 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,810 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded & bracket snapped off back box

engine management light on

offside & nearside headlights loose

oil leak

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre & rear exhaust corroded & bracket snapped off back box

engine management light on

offside & nearside headlights loose

oil leak

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,001 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,498 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 42,498 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 46,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,265 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 EKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EKY, 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 EKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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