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DV02 EFU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,669 mi
Last recorded129,669 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 129,660 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 124,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,237 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,184 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 115,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

steering rack wet (suspect engine oil)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,136 miles

EML on

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EML on

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Slight blowing from exhaust at centre and rear joint

Front wipers do not return to park and obstruct drivers view

Fail 3 Sep 2010 93,389 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine manangement light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blowing from exhaust at centre and rear joint

Front wipers do not return to park and obstruct drivers view

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,519 miles

Child seats fitted in both rear seats could not check belts properly

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,519 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seats fitted in both rear seats could not check belts properly

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,154 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,474 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 EFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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