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DK02 BHL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,727 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,603 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,503 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,053 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,550 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,866 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)

nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,408 miles

ADVISE, both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

ADVISE, n/s steering rack damp.

ADVISE, rear exhaust silencer outter casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, unable to check condition of front brake pads due to wheel trim & wheel type.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,130 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 BHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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