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DU02 BCO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,723 mi
Last recorded148,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 BCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2015 148,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 148,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 139,603 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION ( 2 FAILURES )

N/S DOOR MIRROS GLASS BROKEN

N/S/F STRUT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SECOND HAND UNIT TO RID STRUT TOP FREE PLAY THIS UNIT STILL HAS SOME FREE PLAY IN IT BUT IT IS JUST WITHIN MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 139,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION ( 2 FAILURES )

N/S DOOR MIRROS GLASS BROKEN

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,040 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bodywork and wheel trims damaged

exhaust system corroded, center silencer deteriorated

inspection light on

nearside mirror glass broken but still provides a clear image to the rear

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil on engine

stone chips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 125,881 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bodywork and wheel trims damaged

exhaust system corroded, center silencer deteriorated

inspection light on

nearside mirror glass broken but still provides a clear image to the rear

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil on engine

stone chips on windscreen

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2012 110,980 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 110,980 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,416 miles

signs of wear in both front suspension leg top mountings

sills covered by trims

surface corrosion on remaining steel brake pipes

Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,416 miles

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

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

signs of wear in both front suspension leg top mountings

sills covered by trims

surface corrosion on remaining steel brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2008 72,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 62,637 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,242 miles

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

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

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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DU02 BCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DU02 BCO, 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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DU02 BCO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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