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DV02 UJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,429 mi
Last recorded114,429 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,429 miles

both rear shock absorbers top bushes parished

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 185/65/15hr

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 26 Jun 2013 114,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorbers top bushes parished

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 185/65/15hr

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight inbalance rear brakes just pass 25% o/s/r

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Pass 29 May 2012 107,869 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes parished

cut on sidewall n/s/r tyre and stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

no coolant in bottle

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 29 May 2012 107,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes parished

cut on sidewall n/s/r tyre and stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

no coolant in bottle

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,936 miles

both front headlamps turning yellow just pass

both rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes parished

rear exhaust box cracked and slightly blowing heavy corrosion

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 27 Jun 2011 103,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front headlamps turning yellow just pass

both rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes parished

rear exhaust box cracked and slightly blowing heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

nail in n/s/r tyre 185/65/15hr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

slight wear on both front brake discs

o/s/f tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/15hr

Fail 23 Jun 2010 97,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

nail in n/s/r tyre 185/65/15hr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

slight wear on both front brake discs

o/s/f tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/15hr

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,141 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,106 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 26 Jun 2008 81,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,139 miles

front gearbox mounting split

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/15hr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,590 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 21 Jun 2006 57,590 miles

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

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 UJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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