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DX02 ULM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 ULM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 132,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front steering rack gaiters perishing

exhaust system corroded front to rear

o/s/f door handle damaged

slight play in steering rack

underfloor chassis and components corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 129,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,511 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system starting to corrode from silencers and mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2018 128,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system starting to corrode from silencers and mounts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,515 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 122,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,080 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,348 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 91,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 83,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 70,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,856 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 ULM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

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