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DA02 YZJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,750 mi
Last recorded122,750 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 122,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,411 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 115,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 109,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 109,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 96,042 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 90,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,245 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,568 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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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 YZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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