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A12 DNN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,074 miles

coolant leak from rad

Fail 30 Jun 2015 99,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML LAMP ON

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

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

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

coolant leak from rad

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,085 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH wiper blades poor

EML LAMP ON

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

rear exhaust box missing and center pipe in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,067 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 May 2012 80,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre is going bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre is going bold on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 80,322 miles

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

nearside front tyre is going bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre is going bold on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,330 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 21,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

boot light n/w

o/s/f tyre valve dust cap missing

rear wiper poor

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,138 miles

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

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

boot light n/w

o/s/f tyre valve dust cap missing

rear wiper poor

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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A12 DNN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A12 DNN, 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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A12 DNN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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