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DN02 CFJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 CFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,725 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 84,006 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 80,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,274 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2013 73,687 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2012 70,110 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode and one support bracket broken off

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2012 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre at the legal limit

rear silencer starting to corrode and one support bracket broken off

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2012 70,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine coolant level low.

Rocker cover has 'mayo' condensation build up at filler cap.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 64,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 58,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 49,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,599 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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DN02 CFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN02 CFJ, 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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DN02 CFJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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