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DK02 AUO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,499 mi
Last recorded84,499 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,874 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,077 miles

air con condensor corroded/leaking..play n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mounts..nail in shoulder o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,075 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,276 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocker covers loose

wheel trims

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,406 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

exhaust starting to deteriorate

free play in steering wheel

misting of oil around both rack boots

rear wiper split

sill covers

small stonechips in screen

wheel trims

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,836 miles

All rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Drivers wiper slightly smearing screen

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,088 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 24,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,831 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 AUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK02 AUO, 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 AUO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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