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DN02 LMU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,177 mi
Last recorded10,177 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 LMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,177 miles

mill light on emmisions met

rear shocker shrouds dropped

headlight patterns starting to deteriate

Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,874 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlight patterns starting to deteriate

mill light on emmisions met

rear shocker shrouds dropped

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,441 miles

mill light on but emmisions met

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle tread getting low and showing signs of perishing

rear brake pipes generally showing deteriation, surface rust

Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle tread getting low and showing signs of perishing

rear brake pipes generally showing deteriation, surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,570 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 55,570 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,854 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 44,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,073 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,942 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 16,253 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 LMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DN02 LMU, 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 LMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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