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DX02 XTG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,698 miles

EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE JOINT

O/S/F SHOCK DAMP

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 19 Mar 2016 97,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise exhaust system is corroded middle and rear pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres are perished

nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre is boled on inside edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,459 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres are perished

nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre is boled on inside edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,022 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,781 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,954 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,589 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,513 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,072 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,037 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 XTG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

DX02 XTG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2002.

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