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DK02 PSY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,948 mi
Last recorded143,948 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 PSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,948 miles

tyre size differant front/rear.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 143,693 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

tyre size differant front/rear.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 124,776 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 124,776 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 121,413 miles

Coolant leak

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)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

gearbox lower stabiliser mount, bush is worn and split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 121,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

gearbox lower stabiliser mount, bush is worn and split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 109,867 miles

Coolant leak

Lower front engine stabliser mount, bush split

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,786 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 97,786 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,890 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 71,733 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 71,733 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,862 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 PSY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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