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DX52 HXT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 HXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,504 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 121,861 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loos of grese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible water loss from rad

Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,095 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 118,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged both to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,065 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall as slight bleb

slight corrosion on both rear section back to front brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both back to front and both to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,487 miles

slight play in off side front track rod end

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,262 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,926 miles

near side rear coil spring weak

slight p[lay in near side front link bar

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,483 miles

both front tyres only just legal on point of test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,103 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 HXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

DX52 HXT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is DX52 HXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 HXT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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