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DN02 XSC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 XSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,762 miles

front head lamp lens deteriorated

nsf anti roll bar link rod deteriorated

osf anti roll bar link rod upper rubber deteriorated

raer exhaust clamp broken

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,893 miles

engine lamp on

various brake pipes front and rear corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 118,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front axle (4.1.A.1a)

engine lamp on

nsr outer brake pad worn close to legal limit

osf tyre worn on shoulders and close to legal limit

various brake pipes front and rear corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,690 miles

O/S REAR SHOCK SLIGHTLY DAMP

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,543 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriated

various brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2015 105,543 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn close to ware markers

rear exhaust joint deteriated

various brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,316 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 89,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,428 miles

advise ns steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,631 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,110 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 XSC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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