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AO02 DHM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,282 mi
Last recorded134,282 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 134,282 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2013 134,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 123,255 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some wear in both front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,302 miles

both front disc look thin

both front wipers starting to smear screen

brake fluid between min/max

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pipe to front rusty

slight brake binding felt when spinning n/s/f and o/s/f wheels

small splits in n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 17 Nov 2010 117,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front disc look thin

both front wipers starting to smear screen

brake fluid between min/max

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pipe to front rusty

slight brake binding felt when spinning n/s/f and o/s/f wheels

small splits in n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level between min/max

high level brake light inop

n/s/f beam patern becoming poor

Fail 17 Nov 2009 108,166 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level between min/max

high level brake light inop

n/s/f beam patern becoming poor

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,516 miles

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

rear silencer coroded

slight binding to front wheels when turning

Fail 7 Nov 2008 96,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

rear silencer coroded

slight binding to front wheels when turning

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,240 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside wiper slightly split

offside door mirror surround missing

Fail 5 May 2006 65,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 65,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AO02 DHM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DHM, 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 DHM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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