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DE02 KZW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,141 mi
Last recorded78,141 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 KZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 78,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs a new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi from body to the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleix (1.1.11 (c))

Front head light lens are dirty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleix (1.1.11 (c))

axle top rubber bushes are split

Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,060 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleix (1.1.11 (c))

Front head light lens are dirty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleix (1.1.11 (c))

axle top rubber bushes are split

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,514 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,665 miles

O/S front brake pipe coated in grease

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,826 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,724 miles

nail in nsr tyre †

Pass 7 Jul 2005 17,636 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 KZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KZW, 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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What year was DE02 KZW registered?

DE02 KZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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