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DX52 SYG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,276 mi
Last recorded242,276 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 SYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 242,276 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 242,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 226,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 210,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 196,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 183,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 164,745 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 164,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 151,358 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 151,358 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 136,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 123,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 123,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 108,724 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 95,182 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 95,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,490 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 SYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

Is DX52 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 SYG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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