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DV52 NFR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 NFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 120,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 120,866 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil low

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,437 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

front lower engine mounting defective

Fail 1 Oct 2019 97,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Weight comp to nsr brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Weight comp to osr brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

front lower engine mounting defective

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various brake pipes coated in grease - unable to assess condition

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,603 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,690 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,881 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,074 miles

osr tyre cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 28,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,702 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 25,702 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 23,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,400 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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DV52 NFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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