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AF02 DHU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 82,279 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,274 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 79,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 78,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,301 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,466 miles

body sill cover fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

power steering damp

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,874 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,279 miles

body sill covers fitted

headlights condition

play in top mounts

steering damp

Fail 4 Oct 2014 64,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body sill covers fitted

headlights condition

play in top mounts

steering damp

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating (affecting beam image)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,056 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes deteriorating

we advise attention to the brake pipes a.s.a.p

Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,047 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes deteriorating

we advise attention to the brake pipes a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,147 miles

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

o/s/ front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,948 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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AF02 DHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AF02 DHU, 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 AF02 DHU registered?

AF02 DHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is AF02 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 DHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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