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DV02 XEF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 XEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,534 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriated rear

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,904 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,840 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,508 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,508 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,747 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,747 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,030 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise rear exhaust dereriated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,469 miles

advise centre rear stop light only 60% iluminates

Fail 28 Jun 2011 73,469 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre rear stop light only 60% iluminates

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,752 miles

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

advise centre rear stop light only 50% ILLUMINATES

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,632 miles

advise centre rear stop light only partially lights

Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,632 miles

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

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

advise centre rear stop light only partially lights

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,886 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 36,886 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 29,584 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
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DV02 XEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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