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DE02 FKV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,553 mi
Last recorded146,553 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 146,553 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2017 146,513 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front sub-frame both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 132,358 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge close to limit

eml on

fuel pipes under vehichle corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 132,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to joint from front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge close to limit

eml on

fuel pipes under vehichle corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 124,378 miles

e.m.l on

play in both front top shocker mounts

Fail 28 May 2014 116,563 miles

E.M.L on..corrosion centre pipe..rear tyres cracked

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 116,563 miles

E.M.L on..corrosion centre pipe..rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 108,727 miles

FRONT PADS LOW, BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED.

Pass 9 May 2012 102,016 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 18 May 2011 95,091 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre..o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 18 May 2011 95,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in n/s/r tyre..o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 20 May 2010 87,695 miles

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

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

corrosion too exhaust..o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2010 87,695 miles

corrosion too exhaust..o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 76,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 59,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,596 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 FKV 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 70.6%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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