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DX02 YLE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,334 mi
Last recorded76,334 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,208 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 76,208 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,487 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,486 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,557 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre part of (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount worn (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,732 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,676 miles

Minor coolant leaking from radiator.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,869 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,636 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Washers could be adjusted better .

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,636 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Washers could be adjusted better .

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,188 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 40,210 miles

DOUBLE SKIN BACK BOX CORRODED...

FRONT PAD 90 PER CENT WORN O/S/F,,,,OTHER PADS 80 PER CENT WORN,,,WITH ALSO FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND WORN...

N/S/STEERING GAITOR ,,OIL OVER BOOT....

Fail 3 May 2008 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

DOUBLE SKIN BACK BOX CORRODED...

FRONT PAD 90 PER CENT WORN O/S/F,,,,OTHER PADS 80 PER CENT WORN,,,WITH ALSO FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND WORN...

N/S/STEERING GAITOR ,,OIL OVER BOOT....

Pass 3 May 2007 33,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,683 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 YLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2002.

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