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DG02 CLJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 61,411 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 60,020 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021
Fail 8 Sep 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019
Fail 9 Sep 2019

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 baby seat ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 baby seat ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012
Fail 6 Dec 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,157 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,110 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear number plate slightley deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2009 40,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,993 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 37,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 34,490 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 34,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,873 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 CLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?

DG02 CLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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