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DF02 YZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,103 mi
Last recorded81,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 YZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,103 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod, play in joints, bordrline to fail

corrosion on various other brake pipes, some approaching borderline to fail

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on exhaust, esp rearmost joint

o/s headlamp image slightly distorted

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod, lower rubber dust cover split

slight deterioration on rear no plate along top edge

slight wear on drivers seat belt

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,103 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on various other brake pipes, some approaching borderline to fail

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on exhaust, esp rearmost joint

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod, play in joints, bordrline to fail

o/s headlamp image slightly distorted

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod, lower rubber dust cover split

o/s/r door check strap loose

slight deterioration on rear no plate along top edge

slight wear on drivers seat belt

tyre pressures appear low

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,329 miles

both rear shockers damp

corrosion started on brake pipes

front wipers worn

o/s/f brake , outer pad seems only to be touching 50% of brake disc , no fault found and brake balance within MOT limits at this time

o/s/r door check strap loose

rear wiper u/s

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear shockers damp

corrosion started on brake pipes

front wipers worn

o/s/f brake , outer pad seems only to be touching 50% of brake disc , no fault found and brake balance within MOT limits at this time

o/s/r door check strap loose

o/s/r tyre pressure appears low

rear wiper u/s

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,119 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 YZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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