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DS02 YLZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,603 mi
Last recorded157,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,603 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 157,547 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,433 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 140,432 miles

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

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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,669 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 121,665 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,876 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,191 miles

Centre & rear exhaust joint corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,191 miles

Centre & rear exhaust joint corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012

Rear exhaust sheild is loose

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 41,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,979 miles

damage too near side front bumper.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 24,955 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 YLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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