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DE02 GEK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 86,432 miles

aims slightly faded

rear tyres just off limits, badly perished & nail in tread

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 5 May 2016 86,432 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres just off limits, badly perished & nail in tread

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 83,342 miles

oil leaks

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 13 May 2015 83,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leaks

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 May 2014 79,078 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 79,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 73,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 68,416 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 68,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 63,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,656 miles

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

WINDSREEN WIPERS INTERMITANTLY PARK IN VIEW OF DRIVER

Pass 23 May 2007 36,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil level close to minimum

Fail 4 May 2006 26,956 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 26,956 miles

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

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 GEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

DE02 GEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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