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DA02 BJU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,557 mi
Last recorded131,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 131,557 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 131,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 122,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 122,703 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 May 2008 104,255 miles

slight play in o/sf top suspension mounting. rear exhaust outer skin corroding.

Pass 23 May 2007 86,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2006 70,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 51,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA02 BJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJU, 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 DA02 BJU registered?

DA02 BJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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