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DS02 WLJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 138,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 138,898 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

low coolant w'light coming on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

low coolant w'light on -level in expansion tank is ok

slight corrosion rear exh silencer

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,245 miles

slight corrosion both frt to rear and osr and nsr brake pipes.

slight lift in osf and nsf top suspension mtgs

Fail 29 Jan 2016 122,245 miles

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

slight corrosion both frt to rear and osr and nsr brake pipes.

slight lift in osf and nsf top suspension mtgs

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 94,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,724 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2012 86,620 miles

Spare tyre defective

washers weak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,667 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,172 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 68,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,423 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

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