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DX02 PDO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 129,722 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,260 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX FRACTURING

Fail 14 Jan 2015 125,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX FRACTURING

Pass 21 Jan 2014 117,995 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 117,982 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,599 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 110,426 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,954 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 103,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,164 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,819 miles

back box outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,722 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber slight knock

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 PDO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

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

Is DX02 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 PDO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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