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DX52 GXT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,751 mi
Last recorded154,751 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 154,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

lens on both headlights discoloured.light output not reduced and aim ok

Pass 14 Oct 2019 153,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight play in n/s and o/s front strut top bearings/mountings

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover/case corroded around cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pies to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 150,125 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lens on both headlights discoloured.beam patterns ok

Pass 22 Sep 2017 141,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on edges (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 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 118,921 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes masked in grease

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes masked in grease

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,165 miles

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

both fron tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,816 miles

nearside parking brake cable securing clip broken

Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

nearside parking brake cable securing clip broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,258 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 82,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,037 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 GXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DX52 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

DX52 GXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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