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DX02 YKL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,849 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,824 miles

Centre & rear exhaust badly corroded

Engine fault lamp on

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 126,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre & rear exhaust badly corroded

Engine fault lamp on

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 123,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 123,717 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,157 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

horn not very effective

Pass 16 Nov 2009 102,355 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 93,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

condensation nearside headlamp has condensation

offside wiper poor swept area

rear end of nearside rear front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

sill protectors fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,163 miles

condensation nearside headlamp has condensation

offside wiper poor swept area

rear end of nearside rear front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

sill protectors fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,502 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,222 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 80,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YKL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

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

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