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DS02 CSZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,989 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front engine mount rubber is damage (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,830 miles

both rear tyres are cracking/perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking/perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,094 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine check light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,891 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,926 miles

bothside front inner and around wheel arch metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside front steering rack gaiter ,seaping small amount of oil.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 54,926 miles

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

bothside front inner and around wheel arch metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside front steering rack gaiter ,seaping small amount of oil.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,084 miles

nearside front top rubber mounting has small amount of lift.

nearside front tyre inner and outer tread is wearing .

rear silencer flange is very corroded.

rear silencer outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,072 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 48,071 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,340 miles

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

slight wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2006 43,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

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 CSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DS02 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

DS02 CSZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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