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DA02 FRU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front C.V Boot has grease contamination

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 86,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,176 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,098 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,664 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,870 miles

Advise front brake pipes corroded x2

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,870 miles

Advise front brake pipes corroded x2

Fail 22 Apr 2010 23,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,194 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 29 Apr 2009 21,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,837 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 17,338 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 17,338 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 14,281 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate.

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 FRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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