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DK02 PPO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,023 miles

Coolant leak

EML on

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

EML on

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,878 miles

EML on

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,878 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

EML on

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

oil level low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,010 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge uneven wear

engine management light displayed

Fail 19 Mar 2011 57,010 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge uneven wear

engine management light displayed

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,017 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,834 miles

front shockers weak

nearside front shocker pos leaking

offside dip beam patern weak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 347,142 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 34,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,536 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on sidewall n/s/r tyre low pressure

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 PPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPO, 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 PPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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