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DV02 UEL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,261 mi
Last recorded122,261 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,423 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,130 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel cap issues (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 116,130 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel cap issues (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,471 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 112,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,313 miles

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

Exhaust backbox corroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,313 miles

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

Exhaust backbox corroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,348 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,348 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,356 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,592 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,660 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,658 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,831 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 UEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 UEL, 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 UEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2002.

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