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DU52 FRT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 FRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 128,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,680 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

both front head lamp lens are weathered

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill area's

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light is on (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

both front head lamp lens are weathered

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill area's

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,724 miles

rear silancer rusty but not leaking.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,692 miles

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

rear silancer rusty but not leaking.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 100,173 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 100,173 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre just on 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,029 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

several small cuts in n/s/r tyre ( not deep enough to reach ply or cords )

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,285 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 82,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2007 68,599 miles

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

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

Nearside brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 68,599 miles

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

Nearside brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,885 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 FRT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

DU52 FRT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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