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DF02 SYH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,818 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both rear and the nearside front tyres are heavily perished and worn

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,818 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both rear and the nearside front tyres are heavily perished and worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

eml

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,311 miles

EML light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs poor condition

headlamps deteriorated giving poor images

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,041 miles

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

engine management light on

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing inner edge perished/cracking

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,918 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake disk's in poor condition

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge - tread not cut as deep

Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine management light on

front brake disk's in poor condition

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge - tread not cut as deep

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge - tread not cut as deep

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,494 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,457 miles

Engine management light remains on

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Nov 2009 61,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine management light remains on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,817 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,486 miles

1, Rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking 2, Both floorpans accident damaged 3, Front brake disc inner faces corroded scored and worn

Pass 14 Jul 2007 51,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 19,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 19,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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