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DV02 WMU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,356 mi
Last recorded116,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,356 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 116,356 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 109,860 miles

exhaust loud from rear

Fail 19 May 2015 109,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust loud from rear

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,082 miles

headlamps beam image poor just ok for test

some brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,082 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

headlamps beam image poor just ok for test

Pass 10 May 2012 96,922 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 94,802 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 94,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2010 91,984 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 89,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 89,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,877 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,342 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 55,537 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 WMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WMU, 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 WMU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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