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DU02 FLX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 FLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 118,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,600 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2018 108,063 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 108,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,993 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,398 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,545 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,646 miles

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

slight misting of oil on n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,314 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,302 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 FLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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