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DS02 VLE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,481 miles

Both headlamp glass/covers are deteriorating

Both the front tyres are wearing on the edges

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern just visable

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,481 miles

Both headlamp glass/covers are deteriorating

Both the front tyres are wearing on the edges

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside headlamp beam pattern just visable

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,484 miles

Front number plate is slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre has a screw in the tread and is leaking air

Nearside front tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6 mm

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to the wear bars

Offside front tyre is wearing close to the 2mm wear bars

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Dec 2011 54,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,020 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,511 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,749 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 30,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,008 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 VLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

DS02 VLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is DS02 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 VLE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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