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DS02 VHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013
Fail 9 Apr 2013

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,999 miles

Near side rear tyre @2mm.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011

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

O/S/F tread close to limit 1.6mm. Rear shocks show signs of slight leakage and soft. O/S/R/tyre sidewall badly cracked. Front track requires adjustment. All the above not excessive at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011

O/S/F tread close to limit 1.6mm. Rear shocks show signs of slight leakage and soft. O/S/R/tyre sidewall badly cracked. Front track requires adjustment. All the above not excessive at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,345 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 47,749 miles

N/S Headlamp condensation on lense

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 VHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

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