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DK02 YTL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,497 mi
Last recorded109,497 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,497 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/s rear brake pipe at flexi starting to corrode

o/s wiper blade poor

outer sill covers fitted

poor dip beam images

Fail 23 Jun 2015 101,431 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,114 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 87,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,721 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,224 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,448 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,448 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,017 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 51,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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 YTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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