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DU02 FHB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,879 mi
Last recorded151,879 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 FHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 151,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 2 Aug 2021 151,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 30 Jul 2020 149,665 miles

slight play both front top strut mounts

Fail 30 Jul 2020 149,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2019 146,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 141,546 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 141,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,709 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,545 miles

offside rear tyre deterirated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 132,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre deterirated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 126,816 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 119,754 miles

Outer sill covers fitted (sill condition not visable)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 119,751 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Outer sill covers fitted (sill condition not visable)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 116,112 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 116,112 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,911 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,273 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,273 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,962 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 FHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DU02 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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