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AF02 DSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly corroded + joint (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 76,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly corroded + joint (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,304 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 65,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

middle section to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,504 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

middle section to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,693 miles

Oil leak

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 51,570 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

rear section and middle box exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 51,560 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

rear section and middle box exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,247 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,240 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

middle and rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,642 miles

Oil leak

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

both outer walls rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both outer walls rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,280 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls slightly cracked.

offside front door check strap noisy.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,660 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres outer walls slightly cracked.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,163 miles

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

both rear tyres outer walls slightly cracked.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,972 miles

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

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

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

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 DSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DSU, 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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AF02 DSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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