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DX02 XRE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,591 mi
Last recorded110,591 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,512 miles

throttle body hose deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2016 106,502 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

throttle body hose deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,170 miles

Exhaust badly rusted at the middle to rear joint

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside front tyre aged, perished and worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Offside headlamp lense degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre flat

Exhaust badly rusted at the middle to rear joint

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside front tyre aged, perished and worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Offside headlamp lense degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,816 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,365 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,192 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Various rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust front pipe broken.

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Various rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,455 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2011 62,455 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,320 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,320 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,531 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

tyre treads cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,332 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,266 miles

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

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

engine oil low

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 XRE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

DX02 XRE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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