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AO02 DXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,480 mi
Last recorded53,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,480 miles

Offside Front Shock top mount

Fail 1 Jul 2021 53,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock top mount

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,606 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside radiator mount broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside radiator mount broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,099 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre outer sidewall worn and damaged

nsr tyre perished and various cuts in tread some deep

osr tyre perished and various cuts in tread some deep

rear shocks corroded

rear wiper split

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,523 miles

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 DXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AO02 DXJ, 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 DXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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