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DX02 MKA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 MKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 112,190 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

nearside front brake hose not secure.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 105,062 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

nearside front brake hose not secure.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

exhaust crooded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,764 miles

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

exhaust crooded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 90,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust crooded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,395 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 76,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,991 miles

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

Offside 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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DX02 MKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX02 MKA, 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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DX02 MKA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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