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AP02 DZB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,541 mi
Last recorded137,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 137,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all exhaust heat shields lose

Pass 17 Jan 2020 132,354 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 132,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 120,573 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure jagged edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,410 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 19 Jan 2018 108,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear exhaust flange could fail due to corrosion and deterioration

Rear wiper blade split

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,503 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear exhaust flange could fail due to corrosion and deterioration

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 71,831 miles

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

n/s/f bumper in secure

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,831 miles

n/s/f bumper in secure

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 62,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,091 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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AP02 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP02 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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AP02 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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