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DV02 EGJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,190 mi
Last recorded120,190 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,190 miles

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

Rear silencer is corroded.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,029 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,029 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,656 miles

dust cover on nearside front lower ball joint starting to deteriorate

front coil springs starting to corrode

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front lower suspension arm starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe corroded and slightly pitted

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,454 miles

exhaust tailbox in poor condition

minor exhaust blow at front flexi joint

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,534 miles

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,859 miles

advise both sills are covered

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s door mirror cracked.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,509 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s door mirror cracked.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,673 miles

interior rear view mirror loose

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,974 miles

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

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

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 EGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2002.

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