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DG02 EVR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 EVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 138,290 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 133,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper torn, but still clearing screen

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 133,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper torn, but still clearing screen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,763 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade torn, but still clearing screen

Fail 5 Jul 2013 126,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade torn, but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,111 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 119,111 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,039 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 111,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre scrubbed on inside edge

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,653 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 103,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,669 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 81,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,847 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2006 57,872 miles

rear offside and nearside tyres slightly deformed

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 EVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

DG02 EVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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