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DX02 VLB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,912 mi
Last recorded121,912 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 121,912 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 121,742 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2013 106,203 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 106,175 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

note rear silencer mount missing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 103,863 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

note rear silencer mount missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pipes are greased

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,995 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pipes are greased

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 97,072 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 97,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 85,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,193 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VLB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

DX02 VLB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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