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DK02 AYP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,267 mi
Last recorded103,267 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 AYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 103,267 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 103,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 94,429 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 94,205 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 77,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 77,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres in very poor condition - cracking/perishing - dated 2002

Fail 31 Dec 2009 69,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres in very poor condition - cracking/perishing - dated 2002

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,552 miles

accident damage to n/s/f

both rear tyres in poor condition - cracking etc.

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Dec 2008 57,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres in poor condition - cracking etc.

o/s main beam pattern incorrect

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,816 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2007 42,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,907 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 AYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AYP, 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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What year was DK02 AYP registered?

DK02 AYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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