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DG02 AHU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,464 mi
Last recorded74,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box exhaust deterioted but not leaking

both o/s doors damaged

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,464 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box exhaust deterioted but not leaking

both o/s doors damaged

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,204 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,373 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,239 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,848 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 26,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,015 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

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 AHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG02 AHU, 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 AHU registered?

DG02 AHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is DG02 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 AHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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