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DA02 EEB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 EEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light (ON)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,346 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front lens cloudy

Fail 29 Nov 2014 108,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front lens cloudy

Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,289 miles

Engine Manegment Light Stays on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worns.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Ex Sy Heat Shield insecure.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,289 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Engine Manegment Light Stays on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worns.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Ex Sy Heat Shield insecure.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,347 miles

Both front upper suspension top mounts feel rough when turning from lock to lock, no exesive play

Fail 13 Jul 2012 91,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Both front upper suspension top mounts feel rough when turning from lock to lock, no exesive play

Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010
Fail 23 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,171 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,416 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 59,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

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 EEB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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