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DX52 GZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

drivers door mirror case missing.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from load valve to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from load valve to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded and has a small hole. (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from load valve to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from load valve to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded and has a small hole. (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,263 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,763 miles

Minor engine oil leak

OS+NS suspension upper support assembly slight play

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor engine oil leak

OS+NS suspension upper support assembly slight play

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,021 miles

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,134 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

nsr shock absorber dust cover loose & hanging down

Fail 12 Feb 2013 73,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

nsr shock absorber dust cover loose & hanging down

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,429 miles

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

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

letters and numbers on rear number plate are deteriorating.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

letters and numbers on rear number plate are deteriorating.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,256 miles

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

letters and numbers on rear number plate are deteriorating.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,663 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 GZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GZP, 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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DX52 GZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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