MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
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**
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**
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to brake pipes
rear tyres worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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