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DF02 OBJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,620 mi
Last recorded127,620 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 127,620 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 127,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre nailed

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,856 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light displayed on the dash

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,470 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 105,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light displayed on the dash

Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 7 Jul 2012 99,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,689 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,277 miles

wipers torn but still clearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,073 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 73,925 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,717 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2005 31,128 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 OBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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