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DN02 VFY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 47,185 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted icorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box holed slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 44,615 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box holed slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,509 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front macpherson top mounting has slight play

eexhaust back box worn

Fail 5 Aug 2019 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front macpherson top mounting has slight play

eexhaust back box worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,047 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (185/6515) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,552 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Front number plate has crack

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks (185/6515)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,774 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,989 miles

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

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

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 32,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 27,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,526 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 23,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 VFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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