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DF02 SUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 SUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm) tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

no reverse lights

Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,724 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak/rear section broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken at rear silencer (middle to rear section join corroded/broken) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre low /perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm) tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

no reverse lights

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2mm lowest point) perishing outer sidewall/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

minor exhaust leak in 2 places

no reverse lights

Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2mm lowest point) perishing outer sidewall/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

minor exhaust leak in 2 places

no reverse lights

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot lid cannot be opened

no reversing lights

Fail 7 Nov 2018 69,435 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot lid cannot be opened

no reversing lights

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,821 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,605 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 58,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 57,756 miles

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

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

gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,718 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 31,874 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 31,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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