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DF02 HSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,321 mi
Last recorded101,321 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 101,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central both sides, and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

front exhaust deteriorated flexible section

oil seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack both sides (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and centrally (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake discs surface corroded all-round

n/s rear lamps lens cracked and has some condensation

Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack both sides (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and centrally (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake discs surface corroded all-round

n/s rear lamps lens cracked and has some condensation

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,127 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,127 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Centre exhaust rusty

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,558 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)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,558 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 74,700 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,089 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,752 miles

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

2 front tyres low on edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009

2 rear tyres low on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 19,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres are in a dangerous condition looks like faulty manufacture

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 HSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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