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DG02 SSV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 SSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 158,496 miles

ENGINE OIL OVER FULL

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

NEARSIDE DIP IMAGE POOR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 Nov 2013 158,493 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL OVER FULL

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

NEARSIDE DIP IMAGE POOR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 1 Nov 2012 151,923 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 151,921 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,738 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 127,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,550 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 121,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 115,254 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 115,253 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,096 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 98,096 miles

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

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 SSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

DG02 SSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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