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DE02 EGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,857 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,304 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,801 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,949 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,949 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,621 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,608 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,966 miles

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)

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

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 EGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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