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D16 CTJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,862 mi
Last recorded200,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 CTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 200,862 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 198,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 198,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 197,261 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 192,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 192,198 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 186,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 180,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 180,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 173,588 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 173,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 164,972 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

advise rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,764 miles

advise rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 146,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,799 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 111,309 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 96,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,129 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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D16 CTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D16 CTJ, 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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D16 CTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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