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DV52 NFU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,605 miles

offside rear light unit cracked

radiator leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2024 104,605 miles

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

offside rear light unit cracked

radiator leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2024 104,567 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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

radiator leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,505 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,364 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2019 86,122 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))

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,451 miles

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

Front tyres worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,830 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,263 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 52,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,328 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,887 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2006 31,569 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 NFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFU, 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 DV52 NFU registered?

DV52 NFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is DV52 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 NFU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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