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DS02 YDJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 YDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil filler cap missing

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s and n/s rear brake pipe has paint,o/s and n/s front steering system has slight play,o/s and n/s front top mount play,n/s frront anti roll bar linkage gather slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,046 miles

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

o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s and n/s rear brake pipe has paint,o/s and n/s front steering system has slight play,o/s and n/s front top mount play,n/s frront anti roll bar linkage gather slightly deterioated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,672 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 62,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,941 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 45,941 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 34,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 YDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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