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AO02 DVZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,481 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,481 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,577 miles

o/s/ mirror casing missing

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,302 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 33,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s mirror casing missing.rear ex, casing deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,589 miles

o/s mirror casing missing.rear ex, casing deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,305 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 19,305 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 DVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DVZ, 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 AO02 DVZ registered?

AO02 DVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is AO02 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 DVZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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