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DN02 RUC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,898 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,118 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 81,118 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 61,983 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split at tips and smearing slightly

Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion in places where visable

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear boot spoiler loose but still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2010 61,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wiper blades starting to split at tips and smearing slightly

Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion in places where visable

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear boot spoiler loose but still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 56,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,474 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 RUC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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