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DV02 WSW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 112,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to o/s/f and o/s/r doors

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s/f and o/s/r doors

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,983 miles

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 98,983 miles

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

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,864 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,547 miles

both front tyres at limits

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 64,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

front wiper blades smearing slightly

rear No plate deteriating

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,165 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front wiper blades smearing slightly

rear No plate deteriating

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,263 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 53,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front No plate cracked

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2005 42,361 miles

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

front No plate cracking

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 WSW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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