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DU02 FKK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,898 mi
Last recorded154,898 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 154,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 146,099 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,593 miles

(added oil to enable test, engine noisey)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Play in MacPhearson strut top mountings

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 139,591 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

(added oil to enable test, engine noisey)

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Play in MacPhearson strut top mountings

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 135,516 miles

Engine noisey

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes have localised corrosion

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

Offside front tyre worn to limit (see inner edge esp.)

Play in front suspension leg top mountings

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

Some brake pipes previously greased- presume corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 135,516 miles

Engine noisey

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes have localised corrosion

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

Offside front tyre worn to limit (see inner edge esp.)

Play in front suspension leg top mountings

Some brake pipes previously greased- presume corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2013 131,134 miles

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2013 131,134 miles

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2012 105,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,864 miles

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

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,511 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 62,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,737 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,737 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,456 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU02 FKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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