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DV02 GVZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,630 mi
Last recorded127,630 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 120,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,067 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,050 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,980 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 95,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,042 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 91,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,862 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 77,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,192 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 68,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,908 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

sill covers fitted

wheel covers fitted

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 GVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

DV02 GVZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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