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AO02 DXS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,493 mi
Last recorded67,493 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,493 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,396 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

join between middle and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,023 miles

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

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

Rear silencer, heavy corrodsion.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer, heavy corrodsion.

offside headlamp, light diffused.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 57,788 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,729 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edge.rear exhaust box corroding.unable to check outer sills

Pass 25 May 2007 40,535 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 32,160 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 DXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

AO02 DXS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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