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DX52 HBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 83,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 79,766 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 79,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 75,131 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Inner steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

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

Fail 19 May 2016 75,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Inner steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 13 May 2015 68,354 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,312 miles

Please note that there is slight play on o/s steering TIE ROD

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Please note that there is slight play on o/s steering TIE ROD

Fail 15 May 2013 57,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 15 May 2013 57,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 53,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 48,378 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 48,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 43,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 37,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 30,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 30,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 25,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 25,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,844 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 19,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,686 miles

driver's door mirror glass broken

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 HBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

Is DX52 HBZ safe to buy?

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