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DN02 LXC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,252 miles

Front Gear box mount rubber perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Gear box mount rubber perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,622 miles

Both front brake pipes heavily covered in grease

Front Gear box mount rubber perishing

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,124 miles

Both front headlamps getting hazy and will need attention

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,026 miles

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

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

Both front headlamps getting hazy and will need attention

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,095 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,090 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,322 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,285 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,832 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,786 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,701 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 34,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,764 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 28,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,341 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 LXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

DN02 LXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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