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DX52 RBY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,691 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,968 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,288 miles

load sensing valve arm starting to seize

slight oil leak from around n/s steering rack gaiter-indicating a possible seal failure inside rack

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,202 miles

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

slight corrosion of inner faces of discs

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,000 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre cracked & deteriorated in tread & sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread/sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre cracked & deteriorated in tread & sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread/sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,130 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,918 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 RBY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

DX52 RBY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is DX52 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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