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DE02 FMC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,593 mi
Last recorded79,593 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,892 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,253 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 63,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,720 miles

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

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 FMC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

DE02 FMC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is DE02 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 FMC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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