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DE02 KZB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 KZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 260,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020
Fail 16 Sep 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 257,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 257,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear lower side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017
Pass 5 May 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 227,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 223,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 217,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 208,069 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 208,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 202,487 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 186,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 186,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 149,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 149,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 106,733 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 24 May 2005 69,982 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 KZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZB, 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 KZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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