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DX52 HKC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 HKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015
Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,511 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,184 miles

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

front tyres edges worn

wipers smeary

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 69,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,363 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,065 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,023 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,351 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 HKC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

DX52 HKC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DX52 HKC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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