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DU52 FPK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Advise to look at near side handbrake as half the performance of offside

Fail 18 Jul 2020 125,520 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Unable to check as rear silencer broken from centre pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer detatched from centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working stop lights stay on when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Advise to look at near side handbrake as half the performance of offside

Pass 26 Jul 2019 124,458 miles

brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal

o/s front shocker damp

o/s rear seat belt slight fluffing

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2019 124,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal

o/s front shocker damp

o/s rear seat belt slight fluffing

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear section repaired with resin

Fail 12 Jun 2018 123,512 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear section repaired with resin

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Hand brake just met minium requirment

Fail 14 Jan 2017 119,211 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Hand brake just met minium requirment

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 119,210 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

eng man light on

sill guards fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2014 102,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

eng man light on

sill guards fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,082 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 97,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,766 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 87,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres 2 mm / legal limit is 1.6 mm /

front discs corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,142 miles

front brake pads 50% worn.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 4mm.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,088 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 FPK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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