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DN02 VAE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,842 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 85,842 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK SUSPECT REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,097 miles

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

severe engine oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 65,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,045 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 53,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VAE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAE, 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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What year was DN02 VAE registered?

DN02 VAE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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The MOT history for DN02 VAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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