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DF02 SXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 SXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper self park option defective.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,940 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper self park option defective.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,818 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,492 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 80,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,017 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,962 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 SXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXJ, 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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What year was DF02 SXJ registered?

DF02 SXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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