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DV52 ZDL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,935 mi
Last recorded82,935 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,933 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

oil level on minimum

rear brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

wiper blades req att

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 73,668 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,225 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,989 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,379 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,170 miles

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

Sills covered.O/s/r light cluster slight damage. Sligh play in front anti-roll bar links. Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Sills covered.O/s/r light cluster slight damage. Sligh play in front anti-roll bar links. Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,600 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,596 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

a/c system has low gas and lubricant

brake fluid has high moisture content

cam belt due

water pump leaking coolant under pressure

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,200 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,060 miles

both front tyres are slightly cracked on the sidewall.

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 ZDL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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