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AU02 DZB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,686 mi
Last recorded77,686 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,686 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel cap damaged but its still sealing

movement in both front strut top

nsr tyre slightly perished and worn low

radiator has small leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 77,686 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

fuel cap damaged but its still sealing

movement in both front strut top

nsr tyre slightly perished and worn low

osr tyre slightly corroded

radiator has small leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,500 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,299 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 48,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front top suspsension mounts have slight play

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 27 Dec 2008 39,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,241 miles

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

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 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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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What year was AU02 DZB registered?

AU02 DZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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