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DX52 GYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 118,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,663 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 94,663 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,223 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,169 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,169 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,397 miles

the rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,176 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 GYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

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

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