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DX02 OJV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,884 mi
Last recorded221,884 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 221,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

o/s/r sill damaged and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 209,378 miles

Offside Rear jacking point has light corrosion

Offside Rear vehicle body has light damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 209,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear jacking point has light corrosion

Offside Rear vehicle body has light damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 196,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 196,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre is perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wipers do not park in correct position (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 182,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 182,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 175,778 miles

Both rear shock absorber casing/sleeve's broken away and inner telescope's has slight corrosion.

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 175,778 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Both rear shock absorber casing/sleeve's broken away and inner telescope's has slight corrosion.

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 163,156 miles

N/S/F Wheel shows signs that it has been fouling inner splash guard.

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

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

O/S/R has accident damage

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Outer sill cover fitted

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 163,156 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

O/S/R has accident damage

N/S/F Wheel shows signs that it has been fouling inner splash guard.

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

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

O/S/F headlamp bracket broken but not resulting in any movement

Outer sill cover fitted

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 147,631 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

sill covers fitted

slight leak from pas

Pass 3 Mar 2011 141,757 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 141,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Cant see front pads

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 138,109 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 138,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 133,851 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 129,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 123,845 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 119,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 119,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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 OJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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