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DX02 YJP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,881 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

rear exhaust box pip corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inside edge

rear exhaust box pip corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre & rear sections heavily corroded but not blowing at present

Fail 28 Apr 2018 103,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust centre & rear sections heavily corroded but not blowing at present

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,990 miles

exhaust centre & rear sections heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,131 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 May 2015 77,788 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 1 May 2015 77,788 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,479 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,479 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2013 59,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noted rear silencer corroding.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,711 miles

noted rear silencer corroding.

Pass 1 May 2012 53,604 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 44,065 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,925 miles

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 34,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,242 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 YJP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJP, 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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DX02 YJP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2002.

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