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DE02 EFK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 101,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to vehicle

eml on dash

engine noisey

plastic coversills fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 89,269 miles

engine has slight misfire at idle

Fail 13 May 2015 89,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine running rough

management light on

various body panels damage

Fail 7 May 2014 81,462 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,462 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 79,228 miles

EMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMITS BUT MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,354 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,354 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,859 miles

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

sills covered

Fail 6 Jun 2011 68,859 miles

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,834 miles

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

near side headlight damp inside

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 18,041 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 EFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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