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DV02 EFM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,853 mi
Last recorded116,853 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 116,853 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inside edge,no cords visible so still legal.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and middle. ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 116,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inside edge,no cords visible so still legal.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and middle. ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,056 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 96,056 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,943 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,931 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 71,468 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 58,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 58,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,075 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,217 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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DV02 EFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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