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DV02 FEM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,684 mi
Last recorded167,684 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 FEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 167,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 159,720 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 159,720 miles

Emissions not tested lambda too high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also n/s rear and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported several rubbers are cracked (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 153,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s side light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s cracking (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 143,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 134,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 121,376 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 117,721 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 117,719 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 110,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,132 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

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 FEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2002.

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