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DV02 EJF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,547 mi
Last recorded85,547 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,676 miles

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

Oil leak

front subframe corroding

no oil in engine

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,342 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,873 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,806 miles

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

slight play in both top suspension tops

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,876 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

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 EJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

DV02 EJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DV02 EJF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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