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DF02 HPZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 69,055 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 66,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 62,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,629 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,843 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 57,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Headlamp lens in poor condition requires attention.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,413 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R coil spring.

Front headlamp lens in poor condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,172 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R coil spring.

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Exhaust back box mount snapped.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Dec 2013 51,172 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R coil spring.

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Exhaust back box mount snapped.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,651 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 48,650 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,369 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes/

exhaust poor

rear tyres poor

Fail 8 Dec 2011 47,369 miles

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes/

exhaust poor

rear tyres poor

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,493 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

both n/s and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,493 miles

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

both n/s and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,861 miles

fuel filter corroded

play in nsf strut top,surface corrosion on brake pipes,sills covered by plastic trims,exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,064 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,064 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

front lower skirt panel insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,216 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,305 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 HPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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