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DX02 OCR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,387 mi
Last recorded122,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,988 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 119,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,917 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush excessive wear in top mounts , dounut type bushes (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,363 miles

rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Fail 10 Dec 2015 108,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer len cover heavily tarnished (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens cover heavily tarnished (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 83,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,742 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

radiator leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

centre silencer corroded

child seat fitted o/s/r

radiator leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,348 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,025 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,590 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OCR 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 72.2%.

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 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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

DX02 OCR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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