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DX02 XRS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,384 mi
Last recorded125,384 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,384 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank and on floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,074 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 90,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,566 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,827 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,618 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 XRS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

DX02 XRS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 XRS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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