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DG02 CHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,006 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 95,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,288 miles

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

front cross member damaged

offside door mirror lens cracked

rear cross member damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front cross member damaged

offside door mirror lens cracked

rear cross member damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,336 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

rear tailgate has damage

Fail 30 Jun 2008 64,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,532 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 53,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,392 miles

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

handbrak lever slightly high ..still has a reserve

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 CHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

DG02 CHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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