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DS02 ZBC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,627 mi
Last recorded128,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 ZBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 128,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,935 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 113,923 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,026 miles

advise rear silencer

advise rear tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2008 88,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake pipe to o/s front

advise engine noise

advise n/s rear tyre

advise rear silencer

advise rear springs

Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,658 miles

advise bumpers

advise engine noise

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,253 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 ZBC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

DS02 ZBC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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