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DX02 TFF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 TFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,193 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills have plastic covers unable to inspect fully. (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 191,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills have plastic covers unable to inspect fully. (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 148,347 miles

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

adv oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 148,264 miles

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

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

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

adv oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 135,635 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 121,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

additional stop light(centre) not working

Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2009 92,784 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,456 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 TFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

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

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The MOT history for DX02 TFF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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