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DV02 UEF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,435 mi
Last recorded119,435 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 UEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill guards fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator water leak

Fail 21 Jan 2020 116,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator water leak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sill guards fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability rear mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sill guards fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,877 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)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,964 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust back box

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/ wingmirror damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,964 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust back box

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/ wingmirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,982 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic trims on sills

play/lift in front top shock-absorber mountings

rear silencer corroded

scratches on windscreen

slight blow on exhaust joints

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,462 miles

offside rear tyre low tread and uneven wear

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,459 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre low tread and uneven wear

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,586 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 UEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2002.

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