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DF02 OYB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,805 mi
Last recorded124,805 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,805 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen marked

Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen marked

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,091 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes into load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 119,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes into load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,831 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,425 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,671 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,618 miles

grease on brake pipes(full inspection not possible)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,020 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,435 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 OYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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