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DA02 UNW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,777 mi
Last recorded127,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,807 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 114,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,115 miles

All tyre pressures seem low.

Cambelt cover split.

Engine has a slight pulley whine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Sep 2014 107,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

All tyre pressures seem low.

Cambelt cover split.

Engine has a slight pulley whine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,886 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,297 miles

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

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

Part worn tyres fitted to front! nearside 03 dot code.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,253 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front tyres worn off on edge!

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,457 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,370 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,501 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 UNW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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