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DA02 ZVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ZVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 84,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

all rear brake pipes rusty

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 81,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 May 2012 81,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front steering rack gaiters damp

Coolant leak

Low fuel light flashing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Plasatic sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2011 76,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded, brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 76,099 miles

rear exhaust corroded, brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,053 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,052 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,667 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 34,088 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 34,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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