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DX52 HRF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,511 mi
Last recorded92,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,511 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 92,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,301 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,782 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,425 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,702 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 41,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,621 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine mangement light on

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,729 miles

Front tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded, not leaking, keep check on.

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 HRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

DX52 HRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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