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DA02 DYG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 DYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014

Nearside rear tyre cracking around tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre cracking around tread

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013

Engine oily

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine oily

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,024 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,023 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,440 miles

front brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 81,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,518 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,680 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA02 DYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA02 DYG, 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 DYG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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