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DF02 JHU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 23 Nov 2012 135,296 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 29 May 2012 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 29 May 2012 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,849 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 29 Nov 2011 112,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 14 Aug 2010 107,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,096 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 86,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 152,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 104,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,830 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DF02 JHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JHU, 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 DF02 JHU registered?

DF02 JHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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