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DK02 DFN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,241 mi
Last recorded161,241 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 DFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 161,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 154,615 miles

outer plastic skin sills fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2018 154,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer plastic skin sills fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,970 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,425 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 143,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 137,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,363 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 132,363 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 126,639 miles

plastick outer skin sills fitted not allowing full sill in spection

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,731 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 106,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,167 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 90,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,779 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,560 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 DFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

DK02 DFN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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