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DX02 OKW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 132,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded securing clips corroded on to tank ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 131,341 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes from load sensing valve to rear brake flexy hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust to body heat shield loose.

rear fuel tank cover loose.

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,760 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes from load sensing valve to rear brake flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills corroding and thin.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and pitting. (3.5.1i)

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,591 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and close to limit, between 1.6 and 2mm.

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 117,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,433 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,786 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Aug 2011 90,786 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 75,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,038 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,489 miles

all tyres down to about 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,047 miles

Nearside 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 OKW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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