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DE02 KZR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,976 mi
Last recorded156,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 KZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 156,976 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer sill fitted trim

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 151,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills to be checked

Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,553 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 145,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 140,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 140,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 125,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,362 miles

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

Centre exhaust box badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,823 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,823 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

nearside and offside front tyres have some slight cuts to inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply cords .

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,611 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have some slight cuts to inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply cords .

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,549 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger/mounting broken .

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger/mounting broken .

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,164 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre as slight cracking in side walls

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r brake pipe as slight corrosion

rear silencer box corroded but not blowing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 63,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre as slight cracking in side walls

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r brake pipe as slight corrosion

rear silencer box corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,897 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,434 miles

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 20 Apr 2006 13,018 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 KZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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