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DX02 YLR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 84,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,531 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,224 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 66,224 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,478 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see brake recomend brake check

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 54,801 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,518 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,322 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,411 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 YLR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

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

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