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DV52 OLU

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,763 mi
Last recorded48,763 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,489 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 46,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to reat (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear & n/s/r pipe from valve to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

first acceleration of smoke test high reading

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear end of front to rear pipes & n/s/r pipe from valve to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

first acceleration of smoke test gave high reading

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR & N/S/R FROM VALVE TO BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH INNER RACK BALL JOINTS.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,270 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,394 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,493 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 40,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,222 miles

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

advise n/s/r brakes be inspected for grabbing.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,101 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,846 miles

advise rear brake inspection (scraping noise)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,179 miles

The rear brakes squeel very loudly when cold

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,976 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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DV52 OLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV52 OLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV52 OLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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