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DK02 ZJZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,697 mi
Last recorded165,697 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 ZJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2019 165,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 159,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 154,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

ns and os wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres fitted front to rear , front tyres 1956515 , rear tyres 1956015

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 147,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres fitted front to rear , front tyres 1956515 , rear tyres 1956015

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 141,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 141,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 134,563 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 128,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

battery loose

Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,845 miles

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

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

battery inscure

Fail 2 Mar 2012 123,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

battery inscure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 120,869 miles

Battery insecure

brakes :- metal brake pipe corrosion inc o/s/f suggest replace

oil around steering gaiters

rear exhaust box possible blocked

slow to pass cat test suggest further checks.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 120,804 miles

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

Battery insecure

brakes :- metal brake pipe corrosion inc o/s/f suggest replace

oil around steering gaiters

rear exhaust box possible blocked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,771 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 107,933 miles

corrosion other metal brake pipes inc both rear

dash lights in-op with lights on

front brake disc's poor

o/s/f headlight loose

oil on rack & pinion gaiters

Fail 20 Feb 2009 107,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

oil on rack & pinion gaiters

cat test poor

corrosion other metal brake pipes inc both rear

dash lights in-op with lights on

front brake disc's poor

Fail 21 Feb 2008 99,847 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlight images poor

off side front top of strut play

oil over near side front steering rack boot

Pass 21 Feb 2008 99,847 miles

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

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

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

headlight images poor

off side front top of strut play

oil over near side front steering rack boot

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,701 miles

engine oil low

play off side front top of strut

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,571 miles

exhaust corrosion

oil leak

top strut / bush play n/s/f suggest check/repair.

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 ZJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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