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DF02 SVX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 SVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,800 miles

all tyres wearing low and cracked

coolant light on

engine management light on

front discs worn

front headlights cloudy

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brakes pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2017 112,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (flexi) and rear (7.1.2)

engine management light on

front discs worn

front headlights cloudy

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brakes pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

coolant light on

all tyres wearing low and cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,831 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

coolant leak

heavy oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 102,831 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

coolant leak

heavy oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,374 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 86,063 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 86,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,935 miles

wipers poor, engine mount cracking, exhaust deteriorating, front brake lines corroded, both front tyres wearing on edges,

Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

wipers poor, engine mount cracking, exhaust deteriorating, front brake lines corroded, both front tyres wearing on edges,

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,706 miles

both rera tyres poor condition/wearing thin

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,973 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,578 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,319 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 SVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 SVX, 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 SVX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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