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DA02 DGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 131,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 130,113 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket slightly defective

Pass 4 Jun 2020 129,271 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met.it wold appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 129,260 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met.it wold appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,612 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,248 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 121,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 117,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 93,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,086 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 42,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 23,426 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 DGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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