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DX02 VTC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 147,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sunp corroeded and leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2012 147,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sunp corroeded and leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 138,484 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 138,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010
Fail 21 Oct 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 119,654 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 107,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,036 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 VTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

DX02 VTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is DX02 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 VTC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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