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DV02 WVP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,476 mi
Last recorded123,476 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 123,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,982 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,504 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,504 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front to rear brake pipe corodded

n/s head lamp slightly loose on its bottom mount

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,193 miles

Oil leak

front too rear brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,974 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

power steering rack damp with oil

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

oil light flashing

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,404 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak around pipes to steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak around pipes to steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,706 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,106 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 WVP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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