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AU02 DZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 120,646 miles

both rear brake hose ferrels corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 120,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hose ferrels corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 115,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,946 miles

n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 109,821 miles

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

n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,458 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,458 miles

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

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

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,392 miles

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

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,865 miles

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,898 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,438 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 81,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,094 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ENGINE MISFIRING.

N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AT FLEXY JOINT / FLANGE.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,655 miles

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

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 DZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DZP, 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 DZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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