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DK02 DGY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,026 mi
Last recorded81,026 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,903 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,543 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 69,541 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexie (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,470 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 63,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,077 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,077 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,545 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,014 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,279 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,966 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 DGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

DK02 DGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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