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DV02 EFE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,425 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,170 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,048 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,535 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 94,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,674 miles

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

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

front part of exhaust slight blow

front tyres 185/65/15 rear tyres 195/65/15

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Fail 8 Jan 2014 85,672 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front part of exhaust slight blow

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,911 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant res empty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sil covers fitted

both front brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2011 68,911 miles

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

Coolant leak

Coolant res empty

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sil covers fitted

both front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake long

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,072 miles

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Please note nearside and offside front top shocker mounts maintain acceptible free movement, keep in check.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,072 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Please note nearside and offside front top shocker mounts maintain acceptible free movement, keep in check.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,784 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,502 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 35,502 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DV02 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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