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DA02 VEH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,338 mi
Last recorded101,338 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 VEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,338 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,814 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,813 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,927 miles

Oil leak engine ()

o/s/f brake pipe corroded..brake pipe too comp. corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

o/s/f brake pipe corroded..brake pipe too comp. corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,151 miles

x/s oil leak engine..front tyres worn inner edges..o/s/f m/b/pipe corroded..slight blow centre joint

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,033 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,033 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,606 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 80,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,213 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2010 78,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007
Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,672 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 VEH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

DA02 VEH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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