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DK02 AXA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 AXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 114,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2014 91,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 May 2014 91,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,541 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe (in wheel arch).

N/S of steering rack damp with oil.

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Slight movement in N/S door mirror.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe (in wheel arch).

Exhaust centre section in poor condition

N/S of steering rack damp with oil.

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

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

Slight movement in N/S door mirror.

Pass 29 May 2012 71,968 miles

Corrosion to exhaust centre to rear section joint.

N/S of steering rack damp with oil.

Slight corrosion to front to rear and O/S/R metal brake pipes.

Slight movement in N/S door mirror.

Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.

Fail 29 May 2012 71,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust centre to rear section joint.

N/S of steering rack damp with oil.

Slight corrosion to front to rear and O/S/R metal brake pipes.

Slight movement in N/S door mirror.

Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,909 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe, under wheel arch.

O/S/F door mirror surround incomplete.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,510 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f wing mirror case missing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,510 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f wing mirror case missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,786 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

O/S door trim missing.

Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F top mounts.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,024 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,082 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension top mount.

Slight play in O/S/F suspension top mount.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,113 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 AXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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