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DE02 FKN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

poor beam image nearside headlamp

Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,158 miles

nearside droplink boot in a poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,801 miles

rear / front to rear / front brake pipes coated in grease no heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2019 89,757 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded x2

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,756 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded x2

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,464 miles

front number plate poor condition

offside front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 83,162 miles

front number plate poor and just a pass

poor beam image to both headlamps

rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2016 79,599 miles

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Pass 14 Jun 2015 76,401 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front number plate in a poor condition

play in both top strut mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2014 72,571 miles

front number plate in a poor condition

offside front tyre low on tread

play in offside front top strut mount

poor pattern to offside headlight

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,327 miles

both top strut mounts have movement

rear silencer in a poor condition

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both top strut mounts have movement

rear silencer in a poor condition

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2012 65,054 miles

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

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

rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 60,419 miles

front pads starting to get low

movement to o/s front top strut mount

rear section of exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,577 miles

see checklist 122510

Pass 7 Jun 2009 49,257 miles

see checklist 46551

Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,945 miles

see checklist 536928

Pass 24 Jun 2007 34,962 miles

see checklist 510126

Pass 26 May 2006 24,595 miles

c/l 432795

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 FKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FKN, 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 FKN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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