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DS02 AAV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,506 mi
Last recorded89,506 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,975 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 108,541 miles

middle section of exhaust is rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2008 108,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system is rusty

front brake pads are very low

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2007 104,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 95,152 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

advise both front wipers starting to smear

advise engine oil and water low

advise front reg plate starting to delaminate

advise off side rear tyre ran flat slight sidewall damage

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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DS02 AAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS02 AAV, 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 DS02 AAV registered?

DS02 AAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is DS02 AAV safe to buy?

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