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DF02 OBS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,705 mi
Last recorded47,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 47,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp damaged - moving (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,267 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 44,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer mountings split (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,062 miles

FRONT GEARBOX MOUNTING EXCESSIVELY WORN/EXCESSIVE PLAY

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 38,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

FRONT GEARBOX MOUNTING EXCESSIVELY WORN/EXCESSIVE PLAY

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside rear tyre perished on tread.!!!

Fail 5 Jul 2013 26,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside rear tyre perished on tread.!!!

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,293 miles

o/s front brake pipe cleaned

Fail 4 Jul 2012 20,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,458 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,435 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 OBS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OBS, 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 OBS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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