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DS02 ZHC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 ZHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber is weak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017

Emissions not tested engine very noisy and no cam belt history plus no rear exhaust box fitted to vehicle (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber is weak

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 132,128 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 132,128 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 123,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 123,521 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,464 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint rusty

n/s/f steering arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2013 110,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre/rear exhaust joint rusty

n/s/f steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,806 miles

Advanced corrosion at exhaust rear flange

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar vertical link has advanced wear to lower balljoint.

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire (engine management lamp permantly illuminated)

Exhaust flange rear to mid section excessivly corroded.

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar vertical link has advanced wear to lower balljoint.

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Engine has a misfire and the engine management warning light remains on.

Some movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link, bottom joint.

Wheel trims are chafing severely on both front wheel tyre valve stems.

Pass 24 May 2011 83,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,329 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2009 59,544 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

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

Some movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link bottom joint

Fail 13 May 2009 59,544 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link bottom joint

Pass 16 May 2008 49,295 miles

Slight movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link bottom joint.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,045 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 40,819 miles

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

Outer skin of rear silencewr is corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,956 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 ZHC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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