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AU02 DXK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,389 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 119,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported one rubber mounting missed (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked and not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer pipe to rear join-holed (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working one of one (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides 68:80kg onlly (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides 100:102kg only below require (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 104,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,993 miles

brake pipes rusty

oil leak

play in wheels

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,722 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

engine has an oil leak

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

off side rear brake pipe greased

Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear brake pipe greased

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

engine has an oil leak

fuel tank feed pipe hose clip deteriorated but no leaks

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,099 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

both front,front to rear and offside rear brake pipes starting to rust

dampness around steering rack

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,990 miles

dampness around steering rack

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

dampness around steering rack

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,641 miles

All rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Both front brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,523 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low †all rear brake pipes including front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,839 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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