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DE02 LCN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,519 mi
Last recorded152,519 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 152,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 152,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 14 May 2015 147,296 miles

Nearside headlamp insecure

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Wipers incorrectly parking

Fail 14 May 2015 147,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp insecure

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Wipers incorrectly parking

Pass 17 May 2014 143,180 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhause rubber mount missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 143,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Different tyres size fitted front to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhause rubber mount missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 139,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

o/s headlamp condensated and poor beam image

oil leaks

rear exhaust has a mounting missing

Fail 24 May 2013 139,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

o/s headlamp condensated and poor beam image

oil leaks

rear exhaust has a mounting missing

Pass 15 May 2012 134,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 134,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 130,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 May 2011 130,013 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 115,021 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 28 May 2010 115,021 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2009 99,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 99,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 13 May 2008 82,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 66,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,792 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 LCN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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