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DX02 XPL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,834 miles

x2 headlamps have slight movement-x2 rear coil springs corroded-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

x2 headlamps have slight movement-x2 rear coil springs corroded-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 97,265 miles

balljoints slight play-top mounts slight lift-parking brake and rear service brake jussed passed on limits may need to be looked at soon-brake pipes covered by substance-coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,101 miles

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

brake pipes covered in uknown substance

n/s/f suspension top mounting has slight movement

Fail 23 Aug 2012 93,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes covered in uknown substance

n/s/f suspension top mounting has slight movement

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,721 miles

brake pipes covered in substance

coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,159 miles

brakepipes covered in substance

nearside from indicator discoloured

offside front wheel slightly distorted

oil leak on engine

tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slighlty smearing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 82,075 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

brakepipes covered in substance

nearside from indicator discoloured

offside front wheel slightly distorted

oil leak on engine

tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slighlty smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front and offside front brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

oil leak / due to oil leak unable to check under engine components properley

steering rack damp slightly but no leak visible

Fail 8 Aug 2009 76,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front and offside front brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

oil leak / due to oil leak unable to check under engine components properley

steering rack damp slightly but no leak visible

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

aims on limits

all four tyres close to legal limit will need to be changed very soon

front brakes slightly juddering

near side cv boot tie slightly cracked

offside rear lens slightly cracked

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 30 Apr 2008 68,441 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

aims on limits

all four tyres close to legal limit will need to be changed very soon

front brakes slightly juddering

near side cv boot tie slightly cracked

offside rear lens slightly cracked

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,523 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 62,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,672 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 XPL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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