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DA02 ULW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ULW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,397 miles

Advise Front Brake Discs Worn Thin.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 100,397 miles

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

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

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

Advise Front Brake Discs Worn Thin.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,652 miles

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to split

Fail 16 Jul 2011 87,652 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,980 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn also front brake linings

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s front tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,979 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn also front brake linings

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s front tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 3 Jul 2009 77,832 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,832 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,574 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,574 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 60,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2007 60,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 51,768 miles

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

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

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 ULW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

DA02 ULW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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