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DX52 HWD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,834 mi
Last recorded103,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 HWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 103,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,087 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin under vehicle (front to back) (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,272 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2010 56,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2009 48,256 miles

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

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,865 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 HWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

DX52 HWD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is DX52 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 HWD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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