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AO02 DZB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,580 mi
Last recorded75,580 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 75,580 miles

Coolant lavel low

Front Number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroeded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sill correded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but unlikely to cause injury

Fail 1 Apr 2023 75,580 miles

Coolant lavel low

Front Number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroeded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sill correded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but unlikely to cause injury

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded, Not yet adversely affecting structural integrity.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded, Not likely to cause injury.

Offside Sill corroded, Not yet adversely affecting structural integrity.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded, Not yet adversely affecting structural integrity.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded, Not likely to cause injury.

Offside Sill corroded, Not yet adversely affecting structural integrity.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,189 miles

Headlamp beam pattern poor

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicators

Offside Rear reversing light not working

both front wipers split & judder

Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicators

Offside Rear reversing light not working

both front wipers split & judder

center & rear exhaust system corroded & weak

exhaust front pipe leaking & corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,575 miles

Rear brake pads low

n/s headlamp lens worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Offside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2017 56,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Offside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,321 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

various areas of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 52,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

various areas of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,074 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 46,074 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,882 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,740 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,248 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded but system secure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,011 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,489 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 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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