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DX02 UZS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,219 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Oct 2014

both front headlights clouding, just mot passable

both rear brake pipes rusting, just mot passable

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre low, and large nail intread

oil leak engine

rust and wear on front brake disc's

Fail 1 Oct 2014

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

both front headlights clouding, just mot passable

both rear brake pipes rusting, just mot passable

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre low, and large nail intread

oil leak engine

rust and wear on front brake disc's

Pass 5 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

slight cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 1 Sep 2012 73,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,350 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 32,047 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 UZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

DX02 UZS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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