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DN02 LUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,791 mi
Last recorded83,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,791 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,902 miles

Exhaust back box out skin corroded but not leaking.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,854 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,883 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,199 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)

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 LUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LUA, 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 DN02 LUA registered?

DN02 LUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DN02 LUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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