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DV52 NFD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,582 mi
Last recorded123,582 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 NFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

dip beam pattern/lenses deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2016 123,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

dip beam pattern/lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

engine coolant low

Fail 30 Oct 2015 115,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported joint insecure (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)

engine coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,159 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,159 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,609 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 76,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2007 67,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,448 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 52,235 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low tread and worn on inner and outer shoulders

oil mist around both rear shock absorbers

rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,235 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread and worn on inner and outer shoulders

oil mist around both rear shock absorbers

rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,393 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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DV52 NFD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV52 NFD, 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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DV52 NFD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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