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DV02 FBU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,614 mi
Last recorded97,614 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 97,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre approaching wearbands

o/s/r tyre approaching wearbands

Fail 17 May 2014 97,612 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre approaching wearbands

o/s/r tyre approaching wearbands

Pass 8 May 2013 91,682 miles

rear brake pipes have protective grease coating

Fail 8 May 2013 91,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 May 2012 84,478 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear brake pipes greased

drivers door mirror casing broke

exhaust system corroded middle section

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2012 84,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear brake pipes greased

drivers door mirror casing broke

exhaust system corroded middle section

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 77,813 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 77,812 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 71,349 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 71,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 65,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 65,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 58,556 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 58,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2007 49,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 49,626 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 40,883 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 FBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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