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DU02 FKP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,147 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 74,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE OIL LEEK

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,148 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,132 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 60,359 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 48,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,377 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,218 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 18,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 FKP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

DU02 FKP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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