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DS02 CTO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,076 mi
Last recorded101,076 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,076 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 101,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 97,111 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Fail 2 May 2017 97,111 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2016 93,630 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

exhaust joint loose

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 73,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 68,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,917 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,569 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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DS02 CTO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

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

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