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DX52 KMA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,268 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS SCORED WORN CHANGE SOON NEXT TIME PADS READY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP LEG RUBBERS BEARINGS ARE WORN STRIP CHECK SOON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OLD AND WORN UNEVEN STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS ALL RUBBER ALL SALTY RUSTY DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 7 Oct 2021 113,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES ARE RUSTY DRY REQ CHECKING CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK OR CHANGE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LAMPS REQ POLLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSI HAS A HOLE REQ WELD MARKED WITH CRYON (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS SCORED WORN CHANGE SOON NEXT TIME PADS READY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP LEG RUBBERS BEARINGS ARE WORN STRIP CHECK SOON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OLD AND WORN UNEVEN STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS ALL RUBBER ALL SALTY RUSTY DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 109,918 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,150 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2018 105,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2018 105,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear may clean up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,499 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 103,498 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,289 miles

front windscreen wipers working slowly

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,175 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,397 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded??

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,410 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 KMA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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