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DA02 FTJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,406 mi
Last recorded157,406 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 157,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 156,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front both strut mounts slight wear

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,795 miles

Front both front strut top mounts slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2018 148,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,681 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 141,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 137,313 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 137,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,445 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 128,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,051 miles

center exhaust coroded

front brake readings fluctuate on RBT

front top suspension rubbers worn slightly

n/s/f tyre on min limit

slight play n/s/f anti roll link

wipers have to be parked in position manually

Fail 11 Jan 2013 124,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

center exhaust coroded

front brake readings fluctuate on RBT

front top suspension rubbers worn slightly

n/s/f tyre on min limit

slight play n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 117,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,790 miles

Movement in both front suspension macpherson strut top mountings but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 109,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Movement in both front suspension macpherson strut top mountings but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake performance ONLY 51% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 102,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 102,926 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2009 102,832 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 102,799 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,909 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,106 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 FTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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