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DS02 YFP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,893 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,882 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

advise tai box broken away

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noisy

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

oil around nearside steering rack gaiter area

rear exhaust heat shield loose and fouling

rear wiper blade perished

slight noise from rear wheels when rotated?

strong advise! centre exhaust heavily corroded and weak at rear flange

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noisy

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

oil around nearside steering rack gaiter area

rear exhaust heat shield loose and fouling

rear wiper blade perished

slight noise from rear wheels when rotated?

strong advise! centre exhaust heavily corroded and weak at rear flange

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,255 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 81,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,094 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,094 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,341 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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