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DE02 EFG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,923 mi
Last recorded174,923 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 174,923 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 171,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded.

n.s.r lamp damage.

o.s.f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o.s.r brake slightly binding.

oil leak.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 171,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded.

n.s.r lamp damage.

o.s.f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o.s.r brake slightly binding.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 167,837 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant light on.

damage to n.s.r lamp.

engine has slight oil leak.

o.s.f brake pipe corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 167,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant light on.

damage to n.s.r lamp.

engine has slight oil leak.

o.s.f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 163,496 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 19 Apr 2013 163,496 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Apr 2012 155,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 155,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front wiper blade is split but still clears the winscreen adequately

Pass 15 Apr 2011 144,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 134,956 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 134,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 117,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,768 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,968 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 EFG 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 EFG, 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 EFG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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