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DS02 ZFU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,985 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,256 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,276 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,407 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 51,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,780 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 ZFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

DS02 ZFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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The MOT history for DS02 ZFU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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