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DK02 UEC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

156,541 mi
Last recorded156,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top mounts have play

Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front inner pads appear to be starting to wear.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wheel arch,nearside rear by tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 123,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,651 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,008 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 85,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,261 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,357 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,635 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre has sidewall damage caused by kerb

advise nearside rear tyre has quite bad sidewall/kerb damage

advise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,093 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,413 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,429 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 UEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

DK02 UEC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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