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DG02 EYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 EYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,854 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 96,434 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2.5MM TREAD AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 27 May 2021 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2.5MM TREAD AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,833 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REARS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 92,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REARS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,338 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 80,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 76,717 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2016 76,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,491 miles

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

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

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

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

front offside and nearside tyres starting to split

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front offside and nearside tyres starting to split

Pass 23 May 2014 65,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 65,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,375 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,763 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,486 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,857 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 EYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

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

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