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DX02 OCW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,836 mi
Last recorded83,836 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,836 miles

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

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

all brake pipes undersealed and corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes undersealed and corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

exhaust back box joint heavily deterated

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,359 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BOOT FLOOR FULLY

CHILD SEAT N/S/R SO UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT FULLY

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERTS FITTED SO UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS FOR CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,359 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BOOT FLOOR FULLY

CHILD SEAT N/S/R SO UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT FULLY

PLASTIC SILL COVERTS FITTED SO UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS FOR CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,153 miles

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)

nsr and osr tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Feb 2009 61,153 miles

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)

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

nsr and osr tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,559 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,947 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 OCW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

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