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DV02 DXC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,977 mi
Last recorded110,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 DXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 110,977 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,013 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 108,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense of (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between load compensator and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link between flexi hose and hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense of (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between load compensator and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded one of the main feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Minimum parking brake efficiency only just obtained - recommend inspection/repair

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine management fault lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,518 miles

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

small coolent leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 106,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

small coolent leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,194 miles

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

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

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,843 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front strut weeping near limit

nearside rear brake pipe corroded to hose

offside rear brake pipe to hose nearing corrosion limit

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,665 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front strut weeping near limit

nearside rear brake pipe corroded to hose

offside rear brake pipe to hose nearing corrosion limit

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,363 miles

corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipe

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,235 miles

centre exhaust section to rear box flange corroded

front number plate damage

nearside rear brake pipe to flex corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex corroded near limit

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight movement in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,704 miles

corrosion and damage on exhaust rear box

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

wear in front brake discs

Pass 12 May 2009 47,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DV02 DXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DV02 DXC, 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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DV02 DXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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