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DS02 ZJZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,141 mi
Last recorded139,141 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,141 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front suspention top mounts have slight play

front subframe and mountings are corroded

light corrosion to underside

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 30 May 2014 138,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspention top mounts have slight play

front subframe and mountings are corroded

light corrosion to underside

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2012 122,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

battery insecure

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on nn/s and o/s outer sills due to covers fitted at time of test

exhaust deteriorating from front to rear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

outer bulk head slight corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2012 122,201 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

battery insecure

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on nn/s and o/s outer sills due to covers fitted at time of test

exhaust deteriorating from front to rear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

outer bulk head slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,929 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes under bonnet

Fail 24 Nov 2011 107,928 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes under bonnet

Pass 11 Sep 2010 103,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 103,923 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,082 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 ZJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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