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DF02 TNJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,661 mi
Last recorded110,661 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,499 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inside edge

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and leaking slightly

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2015 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished on inner side wall but not reaching cords yet .

Plastic covers fitted too outer sills so full inspection is not possible.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 77,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil and water low (topped up)

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking on inner wall

Fail 29 May 2014 77,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil and water low (topped up)

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking on inner wall

Fail 28 May 2014 77,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Cracking to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 29 May 2013 70,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,248 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 60,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,880 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 41,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,717 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,882 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 TNJ 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 64.7%.

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 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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

DF02 TNJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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