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DS02 VLD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,260 mi
Last recorded77,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,570 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Jul 2015 61,910 miles

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

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

wheel bearing slight rough on nearside front

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,910 miles

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

wheel bearing slight rough on nearside front

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,860 miles

both dip beam patterns poor

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both dip beam patterns poor

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,262 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,471 miles

both front brake hose metal ends in very poor condition

engine management light on dash

front wipers do not always park correctly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,670 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,938 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 45,002 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 VLD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

DS02 VLD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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