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DK02 AXU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,417 mi
Last recorded148,417 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 AXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,417 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 148,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,151 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 126,404 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 126,404 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 117,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,608 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all throughout (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened several places (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,045 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 86,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,145 miles

back box corroded

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2015 82,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

back box corroded

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,643 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slight smear

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,987 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,702 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,147 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 AXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AXU, 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 AXU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2002.

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