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DX02 YKO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,181 mi
Last recorded128,181 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,181 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear Rear lamp cluster and body work damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 128,169 miles

Emissions unable to be completed C/o limit off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear Rear lamp cluster and body work damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit broken

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 119,375 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 119,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill 30cms of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 116,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 112,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,748 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 106,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,030 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,030 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,073 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 95,824 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,917 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,925 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 YKO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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