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DV52 ZFS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,424 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,612 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,760 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 78,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 73,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise front redg plate cracked still easily readable and secure though.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise front redg plate cracked still easily readable and secure though.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 66,821 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust deteriorated.

advise front redg plate cracked still easily readable and secure.

advise moist around brake master cylinder appears to be from being topped up.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,272 miles

advise exhaust rear and centre section slightly deteriorated.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 60,220 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise exhaust rear and centre section slightly deteriorated.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,355 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,683 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,556 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR N/S FRONT STRUT TOP WHEN JACKED UP

Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,967 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 ZFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFS, 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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What year was DV52 ZFS registered?

DV52 ZFS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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