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DA02 UMJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,288 mi
Last recorded123,288 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear x2 (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe and subframe mounts corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorating

steering rack damp

tape on windscreen

Fail 6 Dec 2016 123,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear x2 (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s heavily corroded (2.7.2a)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe and subframe mounts corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorating

steering rack damp

tape on windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,540 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield is insecure (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Dec 2014 115,343 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,343 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,698 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 114,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,616 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,616 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,988 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,988 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,776 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 28 Oct 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,324 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 42,610 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 UMJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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