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AO02 DKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

damage to offside front wing

Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,112 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to offside front wing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,123 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 110,123 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 108,125 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 108,113 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 104,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 101,109 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 93,660 miles

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

front and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 30 May 2014 85,382 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 85,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 24 May 2013 77,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 77,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 71,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,743 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 27 May 2010 54,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 29 May 2009 49,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 47,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,804 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 34,913 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 34,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside 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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AO02 DKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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