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DS02 YUX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,865 mi
Last recorded127,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 YUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 117,549 miles

advise exhaust system corrored

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,624 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,230 miles

back box outerskin corroding

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,380 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

back box outerskin corroding

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,469 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 52,848 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,848 miles

backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,579 miles

offside front tyre low and 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 YUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YUX, 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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What year was DS02 YUX registered?

DS02 YUX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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