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DE02 VBF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,136 miles

lower gear box mounting split

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,199 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,216 miles

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

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

headlamps are faded

Pass 16 May 2014 65,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 59,561 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 May 2012 54,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 49,466 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 44,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 44,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,285 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 36,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 30,445 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,894 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 VBF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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