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DK02 FDU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 78,669 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 72,245 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,027 miles

oil leak

sil cover fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,027 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

sil cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,586 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box getting in poor condition

offside & nearside wiper blade rubbers split on ends

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,586 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box getting in poor condition

offside & nearside wiper blade rubbers split on ends

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,124 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexy worn no blow

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,119 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

mil lamp on

sill covers fitted

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexy worn no blow

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os mirror cover missing.

radiator corroded.

Pass 14 May 2009 29,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 29,301 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 27,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,561 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 FDU 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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

DK02 FDU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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