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DU02 EMV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and offiside (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet lever missing

fuel filter showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and offiside (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet lever missing

fuel filter showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,630 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust middle and back boxes are corroding

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

oil leak on the engine

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,799 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust middle and back boxes are corroded

oil leak on the engine

Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust middle and back boxes are corroded

oil leak on the engine

Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both front wiper blades are splitting

exhaust middle and back boxes are corroding

oil leak on the engine

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both front wiper blades are splitting

exhaust middle and back boxes are corroding

oil leak on the engine

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,049 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,049 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,738 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,931 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,232 miles

both front wiper blades are splitting

exhaust back box is corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,232 miles

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

both front wiper blades are splitting

brake fluid is getting low

exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,489 miles

exhaust back box is badly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe is rusted

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

rear section ov exhaust peeling and corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,735 miles

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

rear parking brake on 16% advise rear brake check and adjust

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 EMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

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