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DF02 HNX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 x rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tyres have age related cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2022 120,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tyres have age related cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 118,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,963 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 113,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,560 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2018 107,557 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 88,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 78,759 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,850 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all underside brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,784 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 42,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,576 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 HNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF02 HNX, 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 HNX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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