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DN02 RSU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,110 miles

2x front brake pipes corroded

2x rear brake pipes corroded

4x coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 118,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

2x front brake pipes corroded

2x rear brake pipes corroded

4x coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 101,569 miles

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

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detioarted

advise strong front gear box mount excessive movement

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,290 miles

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak

advise strong windscreen damaged zone b on 40mm time of test

exhaust outer skin detiorated

offside headlight beam pattern poor (plastic lense worn)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,368 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 RSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN02 RSU?

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What year was DN02 RSU registered?

DN02 RSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is DN02 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN02 RSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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