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DX02 UBW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,875 mi
Last recorded142,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 142,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 128,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 121,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 May 2013 121,720 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,539 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 118,507 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,577 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

osr shock weaping

rear brakee pipes corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

weap from osf steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,642 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,464 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 64,464 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,556 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 56,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,176 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)

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 UBW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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