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DV02 UPY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,473 mi
Last recorded189,473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 UPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 189,473 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 189,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 175,508 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 162,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 20 Nov 2012 162,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 147,707 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear & centre rear seat belts not checked due to seat back stuck in the down position.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 132,389 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 132,389 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,000 miles

front brake discs wearing

front number plate deteriorating

off side headlamp bulb holder fixings repaired !

off side rear tyre getting close to legal limits

play detected at steering wheel (possibly column bushes?)

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,480 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,781 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,027 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 UPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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