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DE02 GGF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 97,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 90,424 miles

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

advanced corrosion to o/s rear and n/s front (under wing) metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2017 90,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced corrosion to o/s rear and n/s front (under wing) metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced wear in both front top suspension mnts

rear metal brake pipes corroded

under wing front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and support bracket broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced wear in both front top suspension mnts

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear silencer to centre pipe joint heavily corroded

under wing front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,370 miles

Engine tappy

Exhaust system very deteriorated

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil level very low 2 liters added for test

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,303 miles

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

Engine tappy

Exhaust system very deteriorated

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil level very low 2 liters added for test

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,981 miles

advanced corrosion to o/s and n/s front (under wing)metal brake pipes

advanced wear in both front top suspension mnts

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

headlight aims poor

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 67,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advanced corrosion to o/s and n/s front (under wing)metal brake pipes

advanced wear in both front top suspension mnts

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

headlight aims poor

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,799 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant level low

Engine very tappey

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low 1 liter added for test

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Signs of old coolant leak (radiator)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 62,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant level low

Engine very tappey

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low 1 liter added for test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Signs of old coolant leak (radiator)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,947 miles

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

Engine rattle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine rattle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,168 miles

Front brake disc's pitted.

Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,168 miles

Front brake disc's pitted.

Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

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 29 Jun 2009 40,868 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Engine management light on

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

Slight wear to offside front tyre on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,130 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in offside rear light lense

eml on

light scratches in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,017 miles

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

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

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

offside front ttyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,766 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 GGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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