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DS02 NAU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,616 mi
Last recorded91,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both fronts (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (arm) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

ecu light on

exhaust baffles loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,984 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear hub backing plates badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 70,053 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,792 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,795 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,800 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front discs have light surface rust marks

Fail 14 Jun 2010 53,800 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front discs have light surface rust marks

Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,477 miles

front bumper slightly damged

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,184 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 NAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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