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DA02 VJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 VJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear nearside and offside tyres worn very close to the limit

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine warning light displayed

offside front tyre cracked on edge

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,869 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

brake pipe covered with grease front to rear

verry light roughness in o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,869 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipe covered with grease front to rear

verry light roughness in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,358 miles

Exhaust bracket excessively corroded but not broken.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 93,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 93,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,466 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 87,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,655 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,622 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)

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 VJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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