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DE02 EFM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,314 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,695 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 69,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 69,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 68,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 68,319 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 67,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,785 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 43,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 35,947 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 EFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

DE02 EFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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