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DS02 YFA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,217 mi
Last recorded123,217 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 123,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,420 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,561 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 117,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 114,559 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape - 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,732 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,877 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,265 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,358 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,626 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,330 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,330 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,300 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 27,527 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 YFA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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