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DA02 FDM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,533 mi
Last recorded149,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 149,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 149,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,605 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 138,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under car showing corrosion front to back

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,378 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 117,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve toflex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,677 miles

Radiator signs of weeping and coolant level low

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode to wheel cylinders

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,581 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,408 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn and brake pads low

rear exhaust joint heavely corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,313 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,876 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,464 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 23,013 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 FDM 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 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FDM, 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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What year was DA02 FDM registered?

DA02 FDM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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