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DK02 OPY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,244 mi
Last recorded145,244 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 OPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 145,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 139,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

cover sills

Fail 13 Mar 2017 139,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

cover sills

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,208 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cover sills shields

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 113,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (stepped tyre)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (stepped tyre)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 103,014 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil level was very low(reset before mot)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

oil level was very low(reset before mot)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 93,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 89,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,837 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,194 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 76,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Small chip in windscreen zone A.

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

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 OPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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