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DX52 HCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from front to back.marked (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 111,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from front to back.marked (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,127 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 109,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective so cloudy its distorting the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective so cloudy its distorting the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,106 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

lift in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 30 Nov 2018 103,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to offside rear flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

lift in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under side of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 30 Nov 2017 99,994 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading would not drop due to excessive exhaust system blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to middle section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under side of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,098 miles

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp aims poor

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

middle exhaust section leaking and holed

play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 29 Nov 2016 95,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp aims poor

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

middle exhaust section leaking and holed

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,261 miles

Both beam images poor

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,511 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside dipped beam image poor

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 84,511 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside dipped beam image poor

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,826 miles

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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)

both rear springs corroded

corrosion started at the base of the front springs

corrosion started both front under wheel arch metal brake pipes

play both front strut top mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,814 miles

front tyres below 3mm in the inner groove

play nearside front drop link

slight play offside front drop link

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 55,929 miles

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

only one jet offside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,055 miles

slight corrosion offside front under wheel arch brake pipe

wipers split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,697 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DX52 HCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HCV, 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 HCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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