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DK02 KMG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,178 mi
Last recorded113,178 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1 out of 2 clamping bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the back axel area. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box one of the mounting is insecure and box is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

both front top strut mounts have slight play in them.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,872 miles

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

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

front head lamps are cloudy

Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,872 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front head lamps are cloudy

Pass 12 May 2015 105,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,512 miles

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

Front to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Front to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,757 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust mount rear corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear child seat fitted adult seat belt not tested

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,810 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 890,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,488 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 69,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,563 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 KMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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