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DX02 XTL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake just met

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,390 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front slight damage to exhaust flexy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber missing but still secure

slight oil leak top and bottom of engine

Fail 28 Sep 2018 92,390 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front slight damage to exhaust flexy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust rubber missing but still secure

slight oil leak top and bottom of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,118 miles

exhaust system badly corroded at rear/rear joint

Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. is 195/60x15 . rest are 185/65x15 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system badly corroded at rear/rear joint

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,454 miles

rear exhaust joint severely corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 75,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust joint severely corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,317 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,875 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 36,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,580 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2007 35,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,968 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 XTL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

Is DX02 XTL safe to buy?

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