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DS02 ZFW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,454 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 115,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,510 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2016 111,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,328 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre starting to perish badly

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 19 Dec 2013 99,328 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre starting to perish badly

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,297 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamps,dipped beam patterns are poor and nearside is a borderline pass.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant stains around and below top hose on engine.

Covers fitted to both outer sills.

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on outer edge.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre at 2mm

Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,614 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre at 2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

font number plate craked

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre at 3mm

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm and starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish and two nails in tyre and starting to get low on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 89,179 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

font number plate craked

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre at 3mm

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm and starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish and two nails in tyre and starting to get low on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jan 2011 84,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,485 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 60,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,274 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DS02 ZFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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