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DX02 WZM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 WZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,688 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 112,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,926 miles

n/s/f top leg bearing noisey in operation

Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

A.B.S operates when vehicle is in motion light not indicating fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light lit

exhaust back box joint deteriorated

traction control light lit

Pass 10 Nov 2010 103,162 miles

exhaust centre + rear sections corroding

n/s headlamp pattern faint possibly due to lamp deterioration

rear brake discs corroding on edges slightly reducing braking area

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,625 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 101,604 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,018 miles

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

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

signs of tyres rubbing on rear archs but not doing so at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2008 92,018 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

signs of tyres rubbing on rear archs but not doing so at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,411 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 90,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 65,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WZM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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