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DU02 NVL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 NVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,512 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2016 67,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

smoking at idle

Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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front discs pitter

miner oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,612 miles

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Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,676 miles

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Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,512 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

oil leak

sill covers fitted partial examination only

Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

WHEN TRACK ROD ENDS REPLACED INNER TRACK RODS MUST BE CHECKED FOR PLAY

both rear tyres uneven wear

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

oil leak

sill covers fitted partial examination only

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,673 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 NVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

DU02 NVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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