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DX02 PXY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,154 mi
Last recorded126,154 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 126,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX (7.1.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT AND REAR WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT AND REAR WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil STEERING RACK (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail REAR ENGINE MOUNTAIN (6.1.D.1b)

Front Gearbox mounting defective BROKEN ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 114,366 miles

Offside Rear tyre light cracking to inner sidewall

Fail 12 May 2016 114,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre light cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,018 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres light cracking to sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,552 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust weak & corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,747 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,010 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,907 miles

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

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

brake & clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,930 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,407 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 PXY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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