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DX02 YHB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 132,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded intermediate pipe from hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,143 miles

all brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing edges

o/s/f shock mounting has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2013 123,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chil seats fitted to left and right side rear seats

left and right side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

left side dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

number plate lamp damaged

play left and right side front top suspension mounts

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 123,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

chil seats fitted to left and right side rear seats

left and right side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

left side dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

number plate lamp damaged

play left and right side front top suspension mounts

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted right side rear seat

left and right side front brake pipes corroded

left and right side rear coil springs corroded

left side dipped headlamp poor pattern

left side rear brake pipe corroded

number plate lamp damaged

oil leak from engine fouling steering rack

play evident left and right side front top suspension mounts

rear exhaust very poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pipes both sides slightly corroded.

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside rear child seat fitted restricting inspection of seat belt.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

rear suspension springs slightly corroded.

slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak from engine fouling right side front lower suspension

right side front top suspension mount worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,290 miles

play evident in right side front top suspension mount

right side dipped headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wet at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2006 77,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,974 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 YHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

DX02 YHB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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