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DE02 WXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,574 mi
Last recorded122,574 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,574 miles

backbox tail pipe slight corrosion and leakage of gases

o/s n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s parking brake PERFORMANS ON LIMITS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,698 miles

front o/s n/s brake pipes corrodeing on limits

rear o/s n/s all brake pipes corrodeing on limits

slight leak from n/s steering rack gaiter

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 8 Apr 2014 101,696 miles

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

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

front o/s n/s brake pipes corrodeing on limits

rear o/s n/s all brake pipes corrodeing on limits

slight leak from n/s steering rack gaiter

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,544 miles

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

advise handbreak travel

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,542 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,087 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 75,693 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

exhaust centre section slightly starting to rust

rear wiper blade split

slight movement in o/s/f strut top

small lip on inner face of n/s/f brake disc

Pass 19 May 2009 63,854 miles

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing slightly

inner faces front discs starting to wear/corrode

Fail 19 May 2009 63,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing slightly

inner faces front discs starting to wear/corrode

Pass 15 May 2008 53,937 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STRUT TOP, NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 15 May 2008 53,937 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED AND CENTRE TO BACK BOX FLANGE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STRUT TOP, NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,089 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 35,026 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 WXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

DE02 WXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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