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DX52 TZK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,378 mi
Last recorded221,378 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 221,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 106,583 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,181 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,688 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 86,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,507 miles

1. Oil low on dipstick. 2. Slight play in o/s of steering rack. 3. n/s front tyre wearing on outside edges. 4. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1. Oil low on dipstick. 2. Slight play in o/s of steering rack. 3. n/s front tyre wearing on outside edges. 4. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,693 miles

1. Drivers mirror glass becoming deteriorated. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,693 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Drivers mirror glass becoming deteriorated. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,411 miles

1. both front tyres at legal limits, worn on inside edges. 2. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 3. n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 4. unable tom inspect sills fuuly due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,862 miles

both rear tyres becomming perished

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,083 miles

Advise slight play in nearside front top strut bush.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,486 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 TZK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZK, 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 TZK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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