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DX52 LXS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,894 mi
Last recorded140,894 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 140,894 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 132,445 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 132,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 122,996 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front discs,front subframe

Fail 5 May 2015 122,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

headlights faded

oil filter corroded

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front discs,front subframe

Pass 9 Jul 2012 122,012 miles

both rear tyre worn low on limit inner edge and perished

front discs worn and corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

pas rack damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate marked

sill kits fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,198 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

front pads appear low

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn edge close to limit inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

rear box corroded

rear joint corroded slight blow

rera metal brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,798 miles

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

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

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

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 9 May 2009 91,024 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

front pads look low

Pass 7 May 2008 61,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

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

steering rack damp

Pass 8 May 2007 40,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,860 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,693 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 LXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

DX52 LXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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