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DE02 ACO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ACO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,170 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front head lamp aim weak

Offside Front head lamp aim weak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front head lamp aim weak

Offside Front head lamp aim weak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,416 miles

Commission not test

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (cover is broken) (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Commission not test

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,897 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 36,897 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,791 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,519 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,519 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,739 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 ACO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ACO, 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 ACO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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