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DE02 JKF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,991 mi
Last recorded141,991 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 141,991 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,066 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,241 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 120,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,076 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

headlamps deteriorated

offside sill corroded

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at both front strut top mounts

slight play at offside front suspension arm ball joint

slight play at offside track rod end

wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,027 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

headlamps deteriorated

offside sill corroded

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at both front strut top mounts

slight play at offside front suspension arm ball joint

slight play at offside track rod end

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,218 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 100,202 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,765 miles

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

corrosion to underside and exposed components

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,765 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to underside and exposed components

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,906 miles

both front tyres showing signs of inner shoulder wear

slight play at both front strut top mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,740 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,228 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Exhaust backbox dederiorated and hanger missing

Front discs and pads showing signs of wear and corrsion

Fuel pipes corroded

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (front brake imbalance 22%)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear shockers corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Exhaust backbox dederiorated and hanger missing

Front discs and pads showing signs of wear and corrsion

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,202 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and loose.back box to centre flanges heavy deterioration

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking. not exposing cords

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and loose.back box to centre flanges heavy deterioration

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking. not exposing cords

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,110 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box outer skin corroded. heat shield above centre section loose

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall. nearside rear tyre 3mm. offside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking on sidewalls

Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box outer skin corroded. heat shield above centre section loose

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall. nearside rear tyre 3mm. offside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2010 42,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 42,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 36,351 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 11 May 2009 36,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 12 May 2008 29,773 miles

ALL OTHER BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND MAY NEED REPLACED NEXT YEAR

BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 12 May 2008 29,773 miles

ALL OTHER BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND MAY NEED REPLACED NEXT YEAR

BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 31 May 2007 24,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,770 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 JKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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