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DV52 VLZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 139,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 139,709 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,677 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 125,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 114,427 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,502 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

back box corroded at flange

both front link arms slightly worn

rear blade in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,054 miles

corrosion starting on o/s/f & rear brake pipes

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,976 miles

corroosion starting on o/s/f & rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust joint area

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,679 miles

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

front tyres worn to 2mm

slight play o/s/f track rod

squealing from rear brakes in operation

Fail 15 Jan 2010 79,679 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn to 2mm

slight play o/s/f track rod

squealing from rear brakes in operation

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,396 miles

centre brake light discconected

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,328 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,758 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre1.6mm,o/s/r 2mm

Pass 3 Dec 2005 48,502 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 VLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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