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DV52 NKX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage

cant check rear seat belts due to child seats been fitted

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

car ke[t cutting out on mot test but was able to complete test

eml light on

Fail 1 Apr 2015 100,574 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

car ke[t cutting out on mot test but was able to complete test

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,217 miles

Engine management warning light on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management warning light on

Front bumper loose

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,700 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,468 miles

Eml on.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Eml on.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,424 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 75,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,347 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 72,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,246 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,119 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,932 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 NKX 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 NKX, 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 NKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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