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DV02 EJC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coil springs corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 138,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,977 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,029 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 119,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,153 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,366 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,828 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,153 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,816 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,816 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 573,153 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 573,153 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,718 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 9 Oct 2007 38,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,497 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 EJC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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