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DX02 OJN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,600 mi
Last recorded168,600 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 168,600 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened hard to inspect as the area of corrosion is coated with underseal (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ limit (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes coated with grease

front brake pads at about 3mm

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

park brake just passed with 16% effort

rear exhaust flange corroded thin

side skirts fitted

spanner light on intermitant

Pass 23 Jun 2017 168,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both o/s tyres 2mm and both n/s 3mm.also front tyres 175/70r14 rear 165/70r14

front brake pads about 4mm

side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 168,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s 20kg o/s 100kg (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both o/s tyres 2mm and both n/s 3mm.also front tyres 175/70r14 rear 165/70r14

front brake pads about 4mm

side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 145,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in the tread and down to 2mm

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteroating

Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in the tread and down to 2mm

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteroating

Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,048 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 109,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,132 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,957 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 92,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,040 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,376 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,127 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 48,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OJN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJN, 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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DX02 OJN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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