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DN02 MHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing,

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,335 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system deteriorated, advise replaced

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,575 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 70,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,814 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,097 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,174 miles

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

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 MHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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