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DV02 WPJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion floor and general underbody

exhaust poor condition

heavy oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,439 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosioin

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,715 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,715 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2013 68,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,859 miles

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

exhaust poor

Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,859 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,788 miles

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

engine noise

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,611 miles

Oil leak

engine noise

unable to remove dipstick

Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine noise

unable to remove dipstick

Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,155 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,249 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 57,218 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,350 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 185/65/15h

oil leak on engine area

Pass 1 Jul 2006 47,523 miles

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

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on inside edge

windscreen wipers operate as normal when cycle is finished wipers need final adjustment to park in correct position

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 WPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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