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DK02 YRU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,595 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated (center and rear joint)

Gearbox mount perished

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,595 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated (center and rear joint)

Gearbox mount perished

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,463 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s/f bumper

Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,199 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,408 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 26,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,195 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 YRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

DK02 YRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DK02 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 YRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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