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DS02 YCA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,151 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s and o/s rear shocker sleeves insecure

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,282 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s front top strut mount

Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s front top strut mount

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 87,940 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,182 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 65,182 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,021 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,735 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 YCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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