CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV52 NHY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,468 mi
Last recorded90,468 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 90,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,703 miles

Exhaust corroded and slightly blowing from the middle and rear sections

Nearside and offside front headlamp image poor

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front wiper blade split

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,916 miles

Exhaust corroded and middle section blowing

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,548 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,548 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,256 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 72,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,123 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 70,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,442 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 50,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

inner edges of front tyres badly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2006 37,180 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,983 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV52 NHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV52 NHY?

You can check the full history of DV52 NHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV52 NHY registered?

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

Is DV52 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 NHY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV52 NHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV52 NHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.