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DV52 NKU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 108,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2011 99,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 99,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 67,309 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 67,194 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,925 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 53,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2007 42,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 42,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,271 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 NKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

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

Is DV52 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 NKU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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