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DV52 ZDG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,886 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks corroded (both sides)

Fail 7 Sep 2024 87,827 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks corroded (both sides)

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,493 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to middle slight blow on flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 82,443 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to middle slight blow on flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,575 miles

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

exhaust corroding

headlamp beam patterns poor

ouiter sill covers fitted

slight accident damage ro front and rear bumpers

Fail 13 Apr 2022 71,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroding

headlamp beam patterns poor

ouiter sill covers fitted

slight accident damage ro front and rear bumpers

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 68,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

boot partially loaded

engine and under covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper accident damage

Nearside headlamp glass getting misty

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

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

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

exhaust corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front bumper accident damage

Oil leak ()

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

boot cluttered

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,745 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

leak on power steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust back box poor condition

leak on power steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

plastic outersill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

plastic outersill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,878 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,693 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,974 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV52 ZDG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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