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AP02 DZU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,783 mi
Last recorded67,783 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 58,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,794 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 55,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,849 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 53,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,744 miles

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,696 miles

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,684 miles

slight perishing in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,855 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and tatty.

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 DZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP02 DZU, 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 DZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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