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DE02 FZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,986 mi
Last recorded144,986 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,986 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,610 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 140,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 136,800 miles

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

EML illuminated

Fail 12 May 2018 136,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play also rough on rotation (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

EML illuminated

Pass 17 May 2017 131,470 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 131,467 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 127,473 miles

Centre Front oil leak from engine

Centre Front wipers do not park in correct position when on intermittent setting

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2016 127,416 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and rear box missing (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking inner rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Front oil leak from engine

Centre Front wipers do not park in correct position when on intermittent setting

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2015 119,802 miles

Oil leak

front metal brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,286 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 78,774 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to the rear exhaust

rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,774 miles

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

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

corrosion to the rear exhaust

rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,478 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 45,255 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 45,255 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 39,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,396 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,233 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 FZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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