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DX52 OGZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,837 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Fail 22 Jan 2022 107,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 95,245 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear top of shock corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear top of shock corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,613 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring chaffing inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front wipers splitting

damage to o/s/r

engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to o/s/r

engine management light on

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

Nearside Front coil spring chaffing inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front wipers splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2016 79,518 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,501 miles

Brake performance not tested due to defects (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to exhaust system

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,863 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,008 miles

1 rear service brake getting lazy

2 osr park brake getting lazy

3 osr tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,369 miles

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

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

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

o/side+nside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,960 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 20,453 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 OGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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