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DX02 OCB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,822 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

steering rack has a slight missting of oil

Fail 4 Apr 2015 107,818 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

front engine mount has slight play

handbrake travel high

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

steering rack has a slight missting of oil

wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,023 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in front metal brake pipes

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,486 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front inner steering tie rod arm ball joint slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front inner steering tie rod arm ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,182 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Vehicle has excessivly low ground clearence

Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Vehicle has excessivly low ground clearence

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,553 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,553 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,724 miles

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

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

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Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,563 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 42,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,517 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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DX02 OCB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

DX02 OCB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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