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DN02 MGY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 MGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 133,962 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front strut top mount bearing has slight movement

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,066 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 124,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,889 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,718 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,015 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 MGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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