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DS02 VFR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,322 mi
Last recorded112,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 112,322 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 112,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,931 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 107,931 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,207 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 91,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,690 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs wear on limit

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,310 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs wear on limit

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,583 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking up

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2010 77,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking up

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,092 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 46,210 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,688 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 VFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

DS02 VFR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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