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DV02 EYC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,858 mi
Last recorded153,858 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 EYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 153,858 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 153,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 149,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,603 miles

Slight play in steering arm joints.

Childseat fitted n/s/f.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

N/s body damaged.

O/S/F head lamp lense poor

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

Oil leak.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 149,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Childseat fitted n/s/f.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

N/s body damaged.

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

Oil leak.

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

Slight play in steering arm joints.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 117,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,808 miles

Oil leak

air conditioning radiator worn

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 94,773 miles

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

Oil leak

air conditioning radiator worn

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,058 miles

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

Oil leak

front seat belts retracting with help

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,920 miles

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,067 miles

advise to change front number plate

oil around engine

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,230 miles

advise to change front number plate

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,606 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,606 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 34,535 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 34,535 miles

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)

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 EYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EYC, 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 EYC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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