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DG02 AHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,531 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,615 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 110,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 109,077 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 109,077 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 107,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 102,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded in places

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Nov 2010 102,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded in places

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,575 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 82,469 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,170 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 69,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2005 45,280 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

nearside rear tyre scrubed on sidewall an cut an perished

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 AHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

DG02 AHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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