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DA02 UAX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,893 mi
Last recorded154,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 154,893 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 154,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2017 149,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 149,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 141,700 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 141,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 134,480 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 134,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 126,072 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 126,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 116,196 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,144 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 98,144 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on dash board

exhaust back box heavily corroded

exhaust centre joint heavily corroded

front pads low

nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge and on tread bars

offside front tyre on tread bars

squeaking from rear drums

Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,908 miles

eml light on dash board

exhaust back box heavily corroded

exhaust centre joint heavily corroded

front pads low

nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge and on tread bars

offside front tyre on tread bars

squeaking from rear drums

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,813 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,935 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 43,934 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,401 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA02 UAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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