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DX02 WCV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,624 mi
Last recorded123,624 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 WCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 123,624 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres + Worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 114,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 114,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,312 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,369 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,789 miles

slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 3 May 2012 80,582 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 80,582 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 73,358 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 73,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 58,948 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 May 2008 50,997 miles

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Fail 4 May 2007 43,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 4 May 2007 43,693 miles

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Pass 2 May 2006 36,072 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 WCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

DX02 WCV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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