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DE02 ABV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 104,166 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,833 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,503 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,045 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,642 miles

front to rear brake pipes becoming rusty

n/s/r brake pipe corroded close to limit

play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,172 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,168 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,985 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,980 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,862 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,862 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 83,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Fail 31 May 2013 83,115 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 24 May 2012 75,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 63,302 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 62,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 47,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,030 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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DE02 ABV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE02 ABV, 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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DE02 ABV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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