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DX52 GXW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 158,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 152,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all under vehicle surface & component's general corrosion

engine mount bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2019 147,119 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 139,392 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,139 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,928 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 95,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front & nearside rear coil springs corroding

both front brake hose ferrules middle joints corroded

both front tyres close to limits

both main &both front & offside rear & rear brake pipe from load valve to brake hose all corroding

wear in both front top shock mounts

Fail 14 Sep 2012 87,360 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front & nearside rear coil springs corroding

both front brake hose ferrules middle joints corroded

both front tyres close to limits

both main &both front & offside rear & rear brake pipe from load valve to brake hose all corroding

wear in both front top shock mounts

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,231 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,783 miles

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED BUT NO HOLES AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 18 Sep 2010 75,783 miles

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED BUT NO HOLES AT TIME OF TEST

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,385 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 GXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for DX52 GXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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