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DU52 FSP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,329 mi
Last recorded191,329 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 FSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 191,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 191,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2015 191,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake ferrules starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 182,218 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 182,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 165,958 miles

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers broken

Fail 25 Sep 2013 165,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers broken

Pass 20 Sep 2012 148,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 148,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 131,202 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

rear brake pipes shows signs of slight corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2011 131,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

rear brake pipes shows signs of slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,309 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,106 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 FSP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

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

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