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DX52 RBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,583 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,715 miles

back box flange very correded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box flange very correded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,808 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLES

FRONT ENGINE TORQUE RESTICTOR SPLIT

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,086 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,534 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 51,534 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,867 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear and offside front tyres have signs of sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,442 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,184 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 RBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

DX52 RBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is DX52 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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