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DV02 WPZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,092 mi
Last recorded151,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 WPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corrdoed (7.1.2)

both wiper blades worn

direction indicators don't cancel automatically

Fail 8 Jan 2018 151,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corrdoed (7.1.2)

both wiper blades worn

direction indicators don't cancel automatically

Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 140,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,199 miles

Brake pipes greased in places and at clips. appear sound.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 117,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes are greased-suspect in need of replacement.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,520 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes are greased-suspect in need of replacement.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 78,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 68,260 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,926 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,758 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV02 WPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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