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DK02 AMX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 131,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 128,951 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 122,091 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 122,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,047 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 118,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,906 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 113,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 110,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroded but painted

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 103,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes corroded but painted

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 90,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

n/s/f top mount worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 90,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f top mount worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,497 miles

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

both front top mounts worn

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres worn

springs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2011 75,497 miles

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

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

both front top mounts worn

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres worn

springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,569 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,569 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 15,931 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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DK02 AMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 DK02 AMX, 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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DK02 AMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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