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DE02 AYT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,090 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust Slightly Corroded.

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,852 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,852 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a nail in the edge of the outer tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,269 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 62,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,078 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

brakes noisey when apllied

coil springs corroded

front discs worn

n/s wiper split

oil around n/s rack boot

sill covers

wheel trims

Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,078 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

brakes noisey when apllied

coil springs corroded

front discs worn

n/s wiper split

oil around n/s rack boot

sill covers

wheel trims

Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,871 miles

Back box starting to deterioate

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,871 miles

Back box starting to deterioate

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leaks

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,540 miles

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,540 miles

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,467 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 39,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,795 miles

slight wheel bearing noise when driving

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 AYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AYT, 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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What year was DE02 AYT registered?

DE02 AYT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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