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DE02 VDJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,165 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,488 miles

Offside Front driver door mirror damaged advise replacment

Fail 15 Jul 2016 93,488 miles

Offside Front driver door mirror damaged advise replacment

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,044 miles

Cill covers fitted at test

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on underbody.

Fail 1 Aug 2015 84,875 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Cill covers fitted at test

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on underbody.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,930 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,449 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine leaking oil from rear main leaking oil over steering rack

engine managemant light staying on

Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,100 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,529 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,611 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,638 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 35,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

DE02 VDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 VDJ shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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