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DU52 FSL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 Oct 2018 68,631 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,015 miles

Offside Rear slight noise on wheel bearing

front and rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

steering rack damp

suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,010 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe. rear box broken (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear slight noise on wheel bearing

front and rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

steering rack damp

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,547 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 62,545 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,789 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

front brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,747 miles

engine front stableizer bush spilt

Fail 15 Sep 2014 56,746 miles

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

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

engine front stableizer bush spilt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,553 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake's imbalanced

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,735 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,654 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 41,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,539 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,125 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,394 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 FSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

DU52 FSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DU52 FSL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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