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DS02 ZHA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,835 mi
Last recorded141,835 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,835 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front brake pipe rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2019 141,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 140,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 140,106 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 132,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,180 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 126,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 121,032 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front brake pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,248 miles

covers over outer sills

off side front brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,100 miles

covers over outer sills

off side front brake pipe rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,092 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

covers over outer sills

off side front brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,122 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,423 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,399 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 23,239 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,239 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZHA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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