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DS02 VLM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 VLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 100,026 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 91,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre is right on inner shoulder and has gone through tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2013 91,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre is right on inner shoulder and has gone through tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

offside wiper rubber split

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 31,418 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 VLM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

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

Is DS02 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 VLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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