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DHZ 3457

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 3457
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,338 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,026 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 81,024 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,513 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,774 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,817 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,537 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,480 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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DHZ 3457 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DHZ 3457, 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 DHZ 3457 registered?

DHZ 3457 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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