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DS02 VHA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,077 mi
Last recorded132,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid below max.

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

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2016 128,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid below max.

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

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,676 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,792 miles

offside front outer c.v boot deteriorated and weaping grease

Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,792 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front outer c.v boot deteriorated and weaping grease

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,353 miles

exhaust hanger missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,491 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 VHA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

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

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