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DV52 ZCL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 98,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipe going in & out of brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 93,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe going in & out of brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe going in & out of brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,053 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,607 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,893 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 54,945 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,159 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,348 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 ZCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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