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DG02 XGW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,214 mi
Last recorded111,214 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,214 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 111,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,573 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the exhaust center box is rusting

the exhaust front pipe is repaired but not inappropriately

the rear nearside brake is dragin/ bindeing slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,531 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,055 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,486 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,335 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 XGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGW, 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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DG02 XGW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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