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DX52 HTD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 101,105 miles

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

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

Offside front top suspension mounting has movement in it

Fail 9 May 2019 101,105 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside front top suspension mounting has movement in it

Pass 1 May 2018 79,798 miles

Nearside Front starting to wear on inside edge

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

rear seat belts not tested due to customer belonging on rear seats

Fail 30 Apr 2018 79,795 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front starting to wear on inside edge

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

rear seat belts not tested due to customer belonging on rear seats

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,208 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corrosive

service inspection lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust outer skin corrosive

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,730 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,760 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 33,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 30,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,873 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight leak from offside outter cv boot

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,651 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 17,648 miles

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

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

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

fluid contamination nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,120 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 HTD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD registered?

DX52 HTD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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