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DE02 VFB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,598 mi
Last recorded122,598 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 122,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view has screws through glass and cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view has screw through glass and cracked (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 110,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view has screws through glass and cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view has screw through glass and cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,883 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall no cords or ply showing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,262 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 65,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,372 miles

front inner brake pad linning approx 65-70% worn low !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage !!!

offside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up !!!

Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front inner brake pad linning approx 65-70% worn low !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage !!!

offside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up !!!

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,530 miles

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,530 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,653 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,653 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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