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DX02 YKZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,525 mi
Last recorded136,525 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 136,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 111,452 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,829 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,829 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,629 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 99,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise oil on steering rack poss due to engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise oil on steering rack poss due to engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,221 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 80,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,046 miles

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

o/f cv boot clip insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,011 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,238 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 YKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

DX02 YKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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