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DG02 YKJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 102,903 miles

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

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

NSR tyre cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,021 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,362 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

all four tyre outer sidewalls perishing

nearide front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing low

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads wearing low and offside fr5ont and nearside front brake discs corroding and lipped

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,178 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,470 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise in near future

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 YKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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