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DV52 NHN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,428 mi
Last recorded109,428 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Central exhaust rubbers missing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,664 miles

Central exhaust rubbers missing

Exhaust heat shield hanging down

Front flexi hose ferrules well corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre perished/worn uneven and has nail in

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2022 104,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central exhaust rubbers missing

Exhaust heat shield hanging down

Front flexi hose ferrules well corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre perished/worn uneven and has nail in

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,375 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 66,224 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 66,224 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 49,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,150 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,700 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 NHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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