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DK02 XZF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 XZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlight glass dertiorated

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 122,045 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front exhaust (flexi section) deteriorated.

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,183 miles

both headlamp lenses deteroirated.

engine management light on.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 118,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp lenses deteroirated.

engine management light on.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,537 miles

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

nearside rear inertia seat belt not tested due to child seat strapped in place

offside and nearside outer sill panels not inspected due to covers fitted

offside front and nearside front wiper blades are split

offside front brake pipe under wheel arch is corroded

offside front tyre outer wall has split

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have screw/nail in treads

Fail 10 Apr 2012 112,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear inertia seat belt not tested due to child seat strapped in place

offside and nearside outer sill panels not inspected due to covers fitted

offside front and nearside front wiper blades are split

offside front brake pipe under wheel arch is corroded

offside front tyre outer wall has split

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have screw/nail in treads

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,958 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

nearside rear inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

neraside front tyre is starting to wear close to tread indicators

offside and nearside outer sill panels not examined due to plastic skirt covers fitted

offside front tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit and has cuts on outer wall

rear and centre exhaust pipe flanges corroded

rear exhaust silencer split and blowing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 99,905 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

nearside rear inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

neraside front tyre is starting to wear close to tread indicators

offside and nearside outer sill panels not examined due to plastic skirt covers fitted

offside front tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit and has cuts on outer wall

rear and centre exhaust pipe flanges corroded

rear exhaust silencer split and blowing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 77,785 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 77,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 67,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,069 miles

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

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 XZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

DK02 XZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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