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DS02 YWC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 YWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,928 miles

condition both headlamp glass's and beam intensity BORDERLINE

condition both rear axle bushs

corrosion off side front brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on main brake pipe to load valve and off side rear brake pipe to flexi hose BORDERLINE

dampness around steering rack near side BORDERLINE

movement near side front top susention mounting

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

condition both headlamp glass's and beam intensity BORDERLINE

condition both rear axle bushs

corrosion off side front brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on main brake pipe to load valve and off side rear brake pipe to flexi hose BORDERLINE

dampness around steering rack near side BORDERLINE

movement near side front top susention mounting

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 107,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,271 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

some play in both upper strut mounts

Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,271 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

some play in both upper strut mounts

Fail 15 Aug 2011 91,645 miles

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

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

both mainline brake pipes corroded at rear brake hose area

exhaust centre section corroded in places

nearside area of steering rack damp with oil

oil leak round sump area

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,645 miles

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

both mainline brake pipes corroded at rear brake hose area

exhaust centre section corroded in places

nearside area of steering rack damp with oil

oil leak round sump area

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

n s f headlamp aim just on limit

wheel trims fitted unable to see condition of front outer discs and pads and rear drums

Fail 13 Aug 2010 80,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

n s f headlamp aim just on limit

wheel trims fitted unable to see condition of front outer discs and pads and rear drums

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,736 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,506 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 YWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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