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DU02 FLW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,530 mi
Last recorded157,530 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 157,530 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 157,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 150,906 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 150,904 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,007 miles

fuel filler pipe clip corroded at tank

headlamp lenses in poor condition

offside track rod end worn

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 132,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 122,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 122,488 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 110,826 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,606 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,606 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,778 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes coated with grease

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,778 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes coated with grease

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes coated with grease

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2012 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes coated with grease

rear exhaust system deteriorated

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 13,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 13,558 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 FLW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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