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DG02 CMY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,005 mi
Last recorded98,005 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 97,956 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear top shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 94,608 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear top shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,226 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear seatbelt not tested due to childseat fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre join

Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear seatbelt not tested due to childseat fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre join

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,612 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE Rear exhaust box supported by wire and not orginal rubber mount

Slight blow to centre exhaust system

n/side wing mirror glass broken

o/side rear trye cut in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,390 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,529 miles

1) tyres 185 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front brake pads look low req closer inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2012 75,529 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

1) tyres 185 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front brake pads look low req closer inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,133 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes coroding

child seat fitted x2

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,659 miles

childs seat fitted to o/s rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 1 May 2008 35,010 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 27,958 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,615 miles

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

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 CMY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

DG02 CMY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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