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DE02 JKY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,438 mi
Last recorded104,438 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 JKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe pipe to silencer box, (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Across bulkhead. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Banjo end of hose. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear . (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Electrical cable from battery is fouling brake pipes , tie wrapped

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,865 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 90,760 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 90,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,409 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

washers just reaching screen ,,, water level low

Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,263 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 70,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,507 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,294 miles

Nearside rear tyre has repair to inner wall

Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre has a repair to inner wall

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,745 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 JKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JKY, 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 JKY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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