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DE02 FMD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,032 mi
Last recorded122,032 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,588 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,003 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe under wheel

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,240 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)

service warning light displayed

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 377,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,133 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 FMD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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