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AU02 DXG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,081 mi
Last recorded102,081 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,081 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear tyres cracking around tread

Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear tyres cracking around tread

engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,550 miles

1. Slight exhaust blow at centre and rear exhaust joints. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge. 3. Both front tyres becoming perished.

4. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 5. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,419 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,736 miles

as per failure

Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,622 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode 3.slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,452 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. No oil on dip stick.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,585 miles

1. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

4. No oil on dip stick.

both rear tyres wearing low engine management dash light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,551 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

4. No oil on dip stick.

both rear tyres wearing low engine management dash light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,583 miles

1.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode 2.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode 3.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,430 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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AU02 DXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU02 DXG, 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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AU02 DXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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