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AO02 DHF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 111,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,978 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 110,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,784 miles

MIL lamp on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2010 104,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL lamp on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2009 95,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,550 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 85,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 50,216 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 50,216 miles

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

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

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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AO02 DHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO02 DHF, 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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AO02 DHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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