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DU52 FKN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,682 mi
Last recorded82,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 76,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 69,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,841 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,941 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,495 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 51,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 35,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,138 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,375 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 FKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

DU52 FKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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