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DE02 AUT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,781 mi
Last recorded217,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 217,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 213,184 miles

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

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

n/s wiper poor

Fail 3 Jan 2014 213,180 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Dec 2012 205,817 miles

exhaust centre section broken at compression joint to rear but not excessivley blowing

f/o/s headlamp condensation inside but not seriously effecting beam focus

wipers stop across middle of screen but can be corrected manually

Fail 20 Dec 2012 205,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust centre section broken at compression joint to rear but not excessivley blowing

f/o/s headlamp condensation inside but not seriously effecting beam focus

wipers stop across middle of screen but can be corrected manually

Pass 20 Dec 2011 198,775 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 18 Dec 2010 189,277 miles

Coolant level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Off side rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 189,277 miles

Coolant level low

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2009 178,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 178,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 156,767 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 156,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 127,527 miles

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

Wipers won`t park on intermittent.

Fail 31 Dec 2007 127,527 miles

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers won`t park on intermittent.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 97,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,634 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 AUT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 DE02 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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