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DK02 DDF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear bake pipes in clips starting to corroed

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,219 miles

front disc corrosion due to standing

k light on dash

r n p starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,218 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1n)

brake pipes slight corsion in clips front to rear

brake pipes to rear flexi slight corsion

emmisions not testerd

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Apr 2016 128,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1n)

brake pipes slight corsion in clips front to rear

brake pipes to rear flexi slight corsion

emmisions not testerd

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Apr 2015 128,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

f.n/plate slightly deterated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f.n/plate slightly deterated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,950 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 125,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,208 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,163 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,259 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 41,152 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,539 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 33,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 DDF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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