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DS02 YCU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,416 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,800 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,904 miles

nsf tyre wall perished slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,318 miles

nsf rack damp slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf rack damp slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,332 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,626 miles

nsr tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,246 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,250 miles

Outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,587 miles

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

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 YCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS02 YCU registered?

DS02 YCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is DS02 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 YCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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