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DN02 LXV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,717 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 71,717 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,541 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,410 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,695 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,318 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,177 miles

1.Rear exhaust rubber mount missing.2.Rear tyres slight surface perishing.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front wiper slight smear.

mist of oil steering rack gaiters area.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,755 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front wiper slight smear.

mist of oil steering rack gaiters area.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,092 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 LXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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