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DN02 YCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 YCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 102,746 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is starting to get damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose is rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,132 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,548 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,294 miles

rear exhaust joint going rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,022 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rough outer case.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,743 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,060 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 YCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

DN02 YCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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