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DX02 XSF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,004 mi
Last recorded156,004 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 156,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 156,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 148,342 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 3 May 2012 139,516 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 17 May 2011 131,085 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2011 131,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2010 121,706 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 112,630 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 112,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 105,196 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 19 May 2008 105,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leaking oil

Pass 22 May 2007 98,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 92,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,986 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 90,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XSF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

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

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