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DV52 NLC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,523 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating,air pipe leaking under bonnet,oil leak,both front shocker tops deteriorating,exhaust front-middle deteriorating/blowing

Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in places along floor and at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front fowling front anti rollbar-chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached front splitter loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear reg plate deteriorating,air pipe leaking under bonnet,oil leak,both front shocker tops deteriorating,exhaust front-middle deteriorating/blowing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,845 miles

see doc ref#721148030514

Fail 20 Jul 2017 101,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes in places and near fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test stopped-engine oil low (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate deteriorating,fuel filter-exhaust flexi-underbody-components-suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,009 miles

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

rear cabels slightly frayed

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,744 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox starting to break up

Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox starting to break up

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,106 miles

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

engine oil bit dirty,rear reg plate deteriorating,both front tyres cracking in places-osf tyre weariong very close to limit,osr tyre slightly cracking in places,nsr tyre slightly feathered-slightly bulged on inner wall

nsf anti roll bar link balljoint slight play,nsr brake pipe corroded,both front brake pipes corroded,both front shocker tops slight play/lift,exhaust corroded in places

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,447 miles

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

engine oil dirty interval showing,emissions taken time to clear limits,spare tyre very low on tread,offside front and offside rear tyres cracking in places,nearside rear tyre punctured very close to tread edge,exhaust corroded in places

Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil dirty interval showing,emissions taken time to clear limits,spare tyre very low on tread,offside front and offside rear tyres cracking in places,nearside rear tyre punctured very close to tread edge,exhaust corroded in places

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,987 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 NLC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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