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DS02 LCA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 160,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer case missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer case missing (8.1.2a)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

wipers dont always return to correct position

Fail 14 Sep 2015 160,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both bushes missing (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer case missing (8.1.2a)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

wipers dont always return to correct position

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,364 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 142,364 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,068 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,068 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 135,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front seat belts slow to recoil

brake pedal rubber worn, **strong advise**

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pipes fouling body

nsf tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

nsr shock absorber dust cover adrift

osf tyre close to legal limit on inner edge ** strong advise **

rear brake pipe to load valve fouling body

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate starting to peel

steering wheel worn

exhaust heat sheild insecure ** strong advise**

Fail 23 Oct 2013 134,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seat belts slow to recoil

brake pedal rubber worn, **strong advise**

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pipes fouling body

nsf tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

nsr shock absorber dust cover adrift

osf tyre close to legal limit on inner edge ** strong advise **

rear brake pipe to load valve fouling body

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate starting to peel

steering wheel worn

exhaust heat sheild insecure ** strong advise**

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,955 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 122,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 113,057 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 94,520 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 LCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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