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DX02 OBB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,214 mi
Last recorded46,214 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,214 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)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both front tyres worn on edge !!!!

both rear tyres perished in tread !

engine light on dash (fault)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexs to cyclinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both front tyres worn on edge !!!!

both rear tyres perished in tread !

engine light on dash (fault)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,569 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perrished but no ply or cords showing

Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perrished but no ply or cords showing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,385 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pipes are greased and unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light is on

front brake pipes are greased and unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,687 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 40,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,146 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

led out on high level stop lamp

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres cracking slightly inbetween treads,and inner edges wearing.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 30,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres cracking slightly inbetween treads,and inner edges wearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,224 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,689 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 20,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OBB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

DX02 OBB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2002.

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