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DS02 CTE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,029 mi
Last recorded78,029 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,029 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,009 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint loose (7.1.2)

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

poor pattern both headlights

Pass 20 Nov 2015 705,129 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pipes covered in grease

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,511 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pipes covered in grease

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both sides steering rack seal has a slight leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,478 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both sides steering rack seal has a slight leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,061 miles

front n/s metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,952 miles

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

n/s front link arm worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,523 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 57,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,720 miles

1 rear seatbelts not tested child seats fitted

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Dec 2009 53,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

1 rear seatbelts not tested child seats fitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,810 miles

hand brake lever slight travel but good figures on tester

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 41,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2006 35,446 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,313 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2005 26,210 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 26,210 miles

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

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

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 CTE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CTE, 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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DS02 CTE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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