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DV02 XEL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,290 mi
Last recorded109,290 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 109,290 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mounting worn

rear axle bushes deteriorated

roadsprings corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 109,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mounting worn

offside door step corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

roadsprings corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 104,287 miles

brake pipes corroded

front strut top mountings worn

Pass 11 May 2017 98,416 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

both headlamp beam images poor

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,402 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,621 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Rear brake imbalance requirements only just met

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,560 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,951 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,951 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 65,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,483 miles

condition of exhaust

securityof fuel filter

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,538 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,531 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 XEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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