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DV02 XEN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,248 mi
Last recorded108,248 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 XEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 108,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (10 YRS OLD)

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

Offside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 108,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (10 YRS OLD)

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

Offside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,758 miles

Exhaust very rusty.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front left bumper and head lamp damaged.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Righthand rear light lens is damaged and has tape on.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,114 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,930 miles

tape on offside rear light lens

Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish, has split in tread

Offside Front tyre worn out on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2018 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish, has split in tread

Offside Front tyre worn out on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,012 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 91,012 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box snapped (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear light unit damaged

o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion in centre exhaust section at rear flange area

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,325 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,322 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,074 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear light lense damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,692 miles

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

front number plate discolouring

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,660 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 XEN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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