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DA02 AEC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 124,297 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Parking brake slightly low effort

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 124,297 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Parking brake slightly low effort

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,865 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,590 miles

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

slight corrosion some other brake pipes

Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,555 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

slight corrosion some other brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,582 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,787 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,588 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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DA02 AEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA02 AEC, 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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DA02 AEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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