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DA02 DYV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,864 mi
Last recorded58,864 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,864 miles

engine/gearbox staybiliser bush worn

o/s/r tyre worn off on outer & inner tread circumference

steel brake pipe to o/s/r w/cyl showing corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust section blowing

engine/gearbox staybiliser bush worn

n/s/f tyre worn almost to lower tread limit

o/s headlamp lens discoloured pattern just ok

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic over sills fitted

steel brake pipe to o/s/r w/cyl showing corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,634 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,634 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,498 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 37,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,130 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,826 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 16,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,008 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 DYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DYV, 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 DYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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