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DS02 CUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,480 mi
Last recorded134,480 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 CUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 134,480 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,628 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 107,968 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,638 miles

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

rear exhaust box flange badly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust box flange badly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,747 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 65,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 60,314 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2005 60,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 CUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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