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DX02 XPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,878 mi
Last recorded93,878 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear axle bushes perished

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear & 1x to each rear flexi hose [3x in total] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 85,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear & 1x to each rear flexi hose [3x in total] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2018 72,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joiner (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,030 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 55,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,220 miles

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 54,220 miles

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

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,472 miles

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

Offside rear coil spring broken but still located

Offside rear tyre feathered

exhaust back box to center box joint heavely corroded

nearside rear tyre feathered

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,923 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,832 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,184 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,403 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,121 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 XPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

DX02 XPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 XPU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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