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DX52 HLH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,320 mi
Last recorded108,320 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,320 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens fading

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens fading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 108,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens fading

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens fading

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,458 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

both wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,350 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 101,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to n/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to n/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,171 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,413 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,861 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,776 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,775 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,865 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,230 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,388 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,388 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,106 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 28,020 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,717 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 HLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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