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DV02 EJA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,607 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 57,607 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,142 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 57,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,898 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 52,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,973 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 50,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 48,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,851 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 31,224 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 EJA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJA, 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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What year was DV02 EJA registered?

DV02 EJA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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