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DU02 DHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 DHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 165,879 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 165,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 142,448 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 141,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front discs inside face slight deterioration

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 124,378 miles

Both rear tyre tread starting to lift inner edges

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s sidelight dim

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

Oil leak

Squeek from o/s/f brakes

The exhaust is corroded

Water ingress o/s headlight

Fail 26 Apr 2012 124,301 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyre tread starting to lift inner edges

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s sidelight dim

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

Oil leak

Squeek from o/s/f brakes

The exhaust is corroded

Water ingress o/s headlight

Pass 6 May 2011 114,705 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 114,686 miles

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

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

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 103,983 miles

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

wipers worn

Fail 5 May 2009 90,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 90,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 75,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,080 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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DU02 DHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DHV, 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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What year was DU02 DHV registered?

DU02 DHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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