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DX02 UZR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 UZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,845 miles

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

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

both rear tyrse on limit, engine leaking oil, nearside headlamp lense fogged and has poor pattern

Fail 24 Mar 2014 107,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyrse on limit, engine leaking oil, nearside headlamp lense fogged and has poor pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,645 miles

nearside headlamp lense fogged and has poor pattern, offside rear tyre perished and near limit, nearside rear tyre near limit, chip in screen

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,645 miles

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

nearside headlamp lense fogged and has poor pattern, offside rear tyre perished and near limit, nearside rear tyre near limit, chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,408 miles

front pads low and close to failure, both rear tyres low, offside front top strut mount excessively worn and close to failure, nearside pattern poor

Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front pads low and close to failure, both rear tyres low, offside front top strut mount excessively worn and close to failure, nearside pattern poor

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,396 miles

both rear tyres low, centre exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 24 Mar 2011 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres low, centre exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,578 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 73,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

screen is chipped and scratched, sill covers fitted, middle joint is blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,747 miles

stonechip in screen, oil leak from engine, near side and off side front suspension top mounts are worn, near side front tyre is worn on edges (close to a failure)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,862 miles

stonechip in screen; slight oil leak engine; near side front tyre on limit; near side rear shocker damp

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,468 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 UZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

DX02 UZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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