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DF02 GVM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,290 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 98,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,969 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front subframe and mounting points corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,547 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front subframe and mounting points corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,145 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler hose clip missing

Fail 25 Jan 2019 88,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler hose clip missing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,639 miles

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

main fuel pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,243 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,001 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge.pads are ok

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge.pads are ok

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,572 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,773 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,788 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rea tyres have flat spots

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,841 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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DF02 GVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DF02 GVM, 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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DF02 GVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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