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DV02 GWA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 85,102 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 85,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,856 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has light perishing

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated on back box

passengers door damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,860 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,592 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 68,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre showing small cracks to the outer side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,102 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre showing small cracks to the outer side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,056 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 59,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,444 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly starting to smear the screen.

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has a possible punchure.

offside rear tyre perished and cracking especially on its outer wall.

ofside front tyre slightly perished and wearing low on its inner edge. 185-65-r15.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable at time of test.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front wiper blades slightly starting to smear the screen.

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has a possible punchure.

offside rear tyre perished and cracking especially on its outer wall.

ofside front tyre slightly perished and wearing low on its inner edge. 185-65-r15.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable at time of test.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,215 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 44,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,454 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak poss rear crank?

rear back b ox outer layer corroded away

Pass 10 May 2006 28,697 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2005 23,740 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 GWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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