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AP02 DZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,166 miles

1. Nearside door mirror missing. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link pin bush.

4. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 5. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,274 miles

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits 2/ no oil on dip stick 3/ both rear and front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,397 miles

1/ oil low on dip stick 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1/ oil low on dip stick 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 66,860 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 66,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2008 56,767 miles

rear exhaust very rusted and weak

Fail 1 Jun 2008 56,767 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear exhaust very rusted and weak

Pass 16 May 2007 45,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,202 miles

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

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 DZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP02 DZS, 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 AP02 DZS registered?

AP02 DZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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