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DV02 LHO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 LHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 104,745 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at middle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,051 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracked in the tread x2

front subframe corroded and both front mounting points x2

Fail 22 Mar 2022 96,051 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracked in the tread x2

front subframe corroded and both front mounting points x2

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,149 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside rear spring corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside rear spring corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,951 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,071 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

minor scratches to windscreen

play detected at stearing rack inner joints

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,076 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,893 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,379 miles

engine management light on

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,540 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,139 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,995 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,623 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,801 miles

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

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

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

engine man. light on.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,998 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 LHO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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