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DU02 FHK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,263 mi
Last recorded171,263 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 171,263 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front passenger seat belt slow to retract

nearside front tyre close to wear bars on inner and outer edges

nearside headlamp image poor

Fail 23 Feb 2016 159,279 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also badly fogged lens (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front passenger seat belt slow to retract

nearside front tyre close to wear bars on inner and outer edges

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 24 Feb 2015 146,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,179 miles

all rear brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes and n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f link slight play

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2013 126,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 121,692 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,215 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,165 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,885 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2010 92,885 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU02 FHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHK, 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 FHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2002.

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