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DN02 UWR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,530 miles

advise all brake pipes corroded . advise ns os top[ strut mount worn on limits. advise rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise all brake pipes corroded . advise ns os top[ strut mount worn on limits. advise rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 137,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 137,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,043 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,216 miles

rear exhaust and exhaust joint

Fail 18 Feb 2014 122,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust and exhaust joint

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,124 miles

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

exhaust tail box to centre pipe joint corroded & weak

headlamp beam image just passes

Fail 19 Feb 2013 116,046 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust tail box to centre pipe joint corroded & weak

headlamp beam image just passes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,443 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 109,442 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,659 miles

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

bolts holding n/s front shock to hub fitted wrong way round..end of bolts very close to flexi brake pipe but not fouling at time of retest on lock to lock check

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,268 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,268 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,773 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 UWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWR, 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 UWR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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