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DS02 YFB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,112 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre on limit

engine noisy

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

steering rack covered in oil

Fail 28 Jul 2012 114,112 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise strong nearside rear tyre on limit

engine noisy

front brake discs worn

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

steering rack covered in oil

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,849 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,462 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 87,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads and discs new at time of test

number plate lense damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,368 miles

eml light illuminated

engine noisey and miss fire

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre just above limit

nearside rear tyre just above limit

offside front tyre just above limit

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,918 miles

adv engine management light on at time of test

adv petrol light on at time of test

strong adv both front tyres worn to 1.6+mm -2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,063 miles

exhaust raer box in poor condition

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 YFB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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