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DS02 ZHD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,642 mi
Last recorded159,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 159,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 159,638 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 159,745 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general under body corrosion

offside mirror backing missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 159,622 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general under body corrosion

offside mirror backing missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 158,939 miles

h/light lens faded

n/s h/brake low reading

sill covers fitted

surface corrossion exaust

Pass 17 May 2012 154,517 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

sill covers fitted

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 10 May 2011 143,788 miles

front number plate deteriated

sill covers fitted

slight play o/s/f anti-rollbar bottom link

Pass 11 May 2010 133,996 miles

front discs rusty

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 119,304 miles

front numberplate delaminating

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

sill covers fitted

slight play n/s top strut mount

Pass 15 Feb 2008 103,574 miles

front numberplate starting to delaminate

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,251 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASING MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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