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DJZ 3869

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 3869
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,367 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,367 miles

Fuel pipe insecure FUEL FILLER NECK (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 89,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,459 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,459 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,725 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,723 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,805 miles

oil leak from engine. service light on.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,802 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both rear (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine. service light on.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,686 miles

oil leak / subframe rusty / centre exhaust blowing /

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,686 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle (2.4.F.2)

oil leak / subframe rusty / centre exhaust blowing /

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,035 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

STRONG ADVISE- rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,117 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flanges excesivly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flanges excesivly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

STRONG ADVICE both rear tyres inner side wall heavily cracked

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,358 miles

brake pipes greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

STRONG ADVICE both rear tyres inner side wall heavily cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,643 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,671 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,671 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,131 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,199 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 50,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,924 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 46,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,839 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Pass 23 May 2006 36,276 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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DJZ 3869 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DJZ 3869, 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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DJZ 3869 is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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