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DG02 AHC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,769 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade

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

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

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

Offside Front door morror cover misisng

Oil leak ()

front windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade

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

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

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

Offside Front door morror cover misisng

Oil leak ()

front windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,536 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,799 miles

Coolent Low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 74,418 miles

offside front side mirror damaged and cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 69,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,159 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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DG02 AHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG02 AHC, 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 DG02 AHC registered?

DG02 AHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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