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DA02 XRT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,924 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,922 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,170 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,278 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear exhaust section hanger adrfit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot split

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box hangers are hevily corroded but still securing.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,461 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,723 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)

spare wheel and tyre damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2007 26,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 17,516 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 XRT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

DA02 XRT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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