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DE02 VFK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,598 mi
Last recorded102,598 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 102,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexo hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,934 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 76,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,012 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,374 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,588 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,748 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 VFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

DE02 VFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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