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DU02 DYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,289 mi
Last recorded119,289 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 DYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,289 miles

Oil leak ()

headlight beam images weak

oil residue around steering rack

rear brake pipes across rear axle and side of fuel tank rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feeds, advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 116,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feeds, advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear main feeds some corrosion visible in various locations (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,177 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,611 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,611 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,886 miles

All metal brake pipes coated in grease, full inspection difficult.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroded & moentings weak.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,886 miles

All metal brake pipes coated in grease, full inspection difficult.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer corroded & moentings weak.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,263 miles

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

Child seat fitted both sides rear

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,117 miles

n//s/r child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt, oil on engine/geabox,front brake pads worn low, front brake discs worn and corroded, rear brake pads worn low, various brake pipes corroding, slight play in o/s/f suspensionn, exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n//s/r child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt, oil on engine/geabox,front brake pads worn low, front brake discs worn and corroded, rear brake pads worn low, various brake pipes corroding, slight play in o/s/f suspensionn, exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 67,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 40,847 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST,VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS,SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST

Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,847 miles

VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST,VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS,SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST

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 DYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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