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DX02 OAB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,189 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and off side front front (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,965 miles

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

both headlamps poor image

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both headlamps poor image

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre tread badly cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,634 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,634 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,012 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread cracked

near side rear tyre worn on edges

near side wiper starting to split

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre tread cracked

near side rear tyre worn on edges

near side wiper starting to split

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,293 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both headlamps poor images

engine oil leak

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,293 miles

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

both headlamps poor images

engine oil leak

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,978 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,924 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OAB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX02 OAB, 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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What year was DX02 OAB registered?

DX02 OAB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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