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DC03 YNP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

205,591 mi
Last recorded205,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 205,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 205,591 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 197,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 197,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 188,215 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 188,215 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 178,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 169,081 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 160,711 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 160,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 151,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 142,679 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 142,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,971 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 132,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 121,322 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2009 121,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2008 110,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 110,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 100,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

note ex ministy of defence car

Fail 29 Jun 2006 92,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

note ex ministy of defence car

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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DC03 YNP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DC03 YNP, 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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DC03 YNP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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