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DE02 AXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,877 mi
Last recorded132,877 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,877 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 129,123 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 125,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Aug 2015 125,315 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,862 miles

Child's seat fitted (badly) to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Covers on both sills.

Large red wire from battery going into vehicle is a borderline pass.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer CV gaiter had grease on it but no visible split.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking permit in nearside windscreen swept area.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 113,836 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child's seat fitted (badly) to nearside rear seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Covers on both sills.

Large red wire from battery going into vehicle is a borderline pass.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer CV gaiter had grease on it but no visible split.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking permit in nearside windscreen swept area.

Pass 10 May 2013 105,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,678 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,186 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f fog light inlop

Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,366 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,990 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 AXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXV, 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 AXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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