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DS02 YCB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,568 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,568 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,577 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,339 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2012 85,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 76,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,538 miles

plastic trims fitted over outer sills unable to test

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,361 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,557 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 YCB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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