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DX52 HCH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,978 mi
Last recorded116,978 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 HCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount has slight play.

Offside Front Upper Strut mount has excessive play.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount has slight play.

Offside Front Upper Strut mount has excessive play.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,065 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 104,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,957 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,957 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,509 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,797 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,333 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,076 miles

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

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

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

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

some test items covered

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,240 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer mount is rusty

high level brake lamp has 2 dim led's

inner edge of off side front tyre is worn

off side rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

play felt in both front suspension struts top mounts

rear exhaust silencer is rusty

slight oil leak from near side driveshaft oil seal

small cut in near side front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,386 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,055 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

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 HCH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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