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DX02 VPO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,614 mi
Last recorded118,614 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 118,614 miles

Brake fluid dark

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body panels fitted

Fail 12 May 2021 118,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid dark

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 102,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall slight cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2020 102,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall slight cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,750 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUB FRAME MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres sidewalls perished.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,608 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,118 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,118 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Brake fiuld level low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,667 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit. n/s/f tyre large cut inner edge 205x50x16

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,652 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded. end of o/s/r coil spring broken.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,554 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,225 miles

o/s/f disc worn low (inner edge)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,014 miles

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

Rear exhaust has a mount missing but is still secure.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,537 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 VPO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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