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DX52 TZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

219,289 mi
Last recorded219,289 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 219,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 219,283 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 211,433 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 211,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 196,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 191,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 187,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 183,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 179,452 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 179,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 174,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 168,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 149,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 134,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Major oil leaks

Offisde head lamp fadded

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Slight damage to front bumper

Slight damage to nearside rear wing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 124,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 124,348 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

engine oil leaks,outer sills covered,both rear tyres wearing on edges/nearside rear tyre tread lumpy,nearside rear wheel arch marked,

Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,349 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

frt discs worn

severe oil leak has contaminated most of underside of car

tank strap rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,845 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 107,845 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,153 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edges advise replacment

both number plates discolouring

heavy oil leaks

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s track rod end gaitor split

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,462 miles

both number plates in poor condition

heavy oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded advise replacment

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Nov 2008 91,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

both number plates in poor condition

heavy oil leaks

n/s/r tyre close to limit on outer edge and perished advise replacment

rear exhaust corroded advise replacment

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight discolouring of number plates

Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,465 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight discolouring of number plates

Pass 18 Nov 2006 71,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight damage offside front wheel rim

Fail 17 Nov 2006 71,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside 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)

slight damage offside front wheel rim

suspect front brake pads are getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,147 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 TZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

DX52 TZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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