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DV02 WYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 WYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2019 102,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 99,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and light output affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and light output affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen could probably do with a polish to increase visibility

Fail 16 Jun 2018 99,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and light output affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and light output affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder unit corroded, monitor and replace if necessary (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

windscreen could probably do with a polish to increase visibility

Pass 17 Jun 2017 96,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,261 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 93,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 88,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

Offside front tyre inner wall perishing

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 88,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

Offside front tyre inner wall perishing

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,811 miles

Both front brake discs corroded to excess

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,530 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,176 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,674 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

EXHAUST MID SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE AT CLAMP & OUTPUT FROM CAT

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 2 Jul 2011 62,674 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

EXHAUST MID SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE AT CLAMP & OUTPUT FROM CAT

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,762 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,990 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 35,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,291 miles

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

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 WYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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