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DA02 YZY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,423 mi
Last recorded192,423 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 YZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 192,423 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 136,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 136,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

CHASSIS CVORRODEING

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC TRIM

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

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

back box deteriuorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres inner edge feathering

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,451 miles

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,662 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 116,660 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,655 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 1 Jul 2011 111,644 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 105,716 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,278 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 94,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 82,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,122 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 YZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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