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DV02 OWA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracked/perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle bush's (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracked/perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 122,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,779 miles

rear exhaust box rusting park brake has low reading

Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,336 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,632 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,632 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2010 84,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front discs heavily scored

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,961 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 61,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,551 miles

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

off side rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 31 May 2006 44,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2006 44,704 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 OWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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