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DS02 WJE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,031 mi
Last recorded155,031 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 WJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 155,031 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush slightly worn

Nearside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Rear brake balance valve stiff

Rear brake pipes at balance valve slightly corroded

Wipers not parking automatically

Fail 3 Nov 2016 154,908 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush slightly worn

Nearside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake balance valve stiff

Rear brake pipes at balance valve slightly corroded

Wipers not parking automatically

Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,657 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush slightly worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 145,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush slightly worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,258 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 138,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 130,623 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 130,616 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 122,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,295 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 113,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 102,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 91,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,292 miles

off side front worn on edge but not quite through to cords yet

Fail 31 Oct 2008 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front worn on edge but not quite through to cords yet

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,328 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 WJE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WJE, 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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DS02 WJE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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