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DA02 EAJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,759 mi
Last recorded83,759 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 83,759 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy - slightly affecting beam image

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal From nearside rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2017 83,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Both headlamp lenses cloudy - slightly affecting beam image

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal From nearside rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 83,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from load compensation valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and out of shape

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge no cords showing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 26 May 2016 78,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and out of shape

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge no cords showing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2015 73,552 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 73,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 68,823 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 64,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,435 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn

Fail 22 May 2012 59,433 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn

Pass 25 May 2011 53,236 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 46,008 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 39,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,928 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 27,804 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 27,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 21,588 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 EAJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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