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DX52 APF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 APF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,629 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged

offside headlight poor

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside door mirror damaged

offside headlight poor

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

os headlight image poor

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os headlight image poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,920 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,605 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,463 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 124,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 101,904 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 101,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2008 84,496 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 84,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 84,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 84,438 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,223 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 82,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,839 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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DX52 APF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DX52 APF, 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 DX52 APF registered?

DX52 APF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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