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DU02 FJZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,124 mi
Last recorded143,124 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 143,124 miles

poor pattern nearside front head light

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play both front top mount

Pass 7 May 2015 134,662 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front headlight misting

oil leak

outter cover seals fitted

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play both front top mounts

Fail 7 May 2015 134,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front headlight misting

oil leak

outter cover seals fitted

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 7 May 2014 126,954 miles

covers over outer sills

near side rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Pass 3 May 2013 119,429 miles

near side coil springs rusty

near side rear tyre pershing

both front tyres bald on edge and on limit

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

covers over outer sills

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 111,824 miles

near side rear coil spring rusty

off side front wheel arch rusty

rear exhaust box very rusty and mount broken but still sercure

slight play both front top shocker top mounts

Fail 4 May 2012 111,823 miles

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

near side rear coil spring rusty

off side front wheel arch rusty

rear exhaust box very rusty and mount broken but still sercure

slight play both front top shocker top mounts

Pass 11 May 2011 104,405 miles

exhaust rusty and rear mount broken but still sercure

near side rear coil spring rusty

off side front brake pipe rusty

outer covers sills fitted

slight lift both front top shocker mounts

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 May 2010 95,173 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit on edge

near side rear coil spring rusty

off side front brake pipes rusty

outer covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty and bracket missing but exhaust still sercure

slight play off side front top shocker mount

Fail 17 May 2010 95,172 miles

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

near side front tyre on legal limit on edge

near side rear coil spring rusty

off side front brake pipes rusty

outer covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty and bracket missing but exhaust still sercure

slight play off side front top shocker mount

Pass 7 May 2009 86,035 miles

covers over outer sills

rear coil spring rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 81,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,584 miles

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

chip in screen

exhaust tail box outer skin in poor condition

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

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 FJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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